One of the biggest disappointing names on Arsenal in a 1-0 victory over MU is the expensive rookie Viktor Gyokeres. Those who love the North London Gunners certainly have to say, if the price Gyokeres finish as well as … stroking hair is how often!
In 60 minutes on the pitch, the Arsenal rookie touched the ball 21 times, had 0 shots, 0 successfully dribbling, defeated 10/13 hand -to -hand -to -hand, 5/6 defeats, the passing rate exactly only 44% (only completed 4 passes for new teammates, while losing the ball 5 times) but … stroking hair up to 69 times. No denying Gyokeres played energetic, hard -working, but low efficiency. In a gentle way, the Swedish striker still has many points to improve, if he does not want to become a “bomb” in the Premier League.
The last official match of Gyokeres at the foggy country is the First-Class Play-off in England in 2023 between Coventry and Derby, and his Premier League debut will also be the day he wants to forget. Gyokeres made a lot of effort, worked hard to overcome the defense of the Red Devils to Manchester but failed.
Partly because the Arsenal midfielder played badly, did not support him much, but the important part because Gyokeres was overwhelmed in a big match. Perhaps the Premier League is much more harsh than the image of the Swedish striker and the UK has not been really well prepared to move from the Portuguese league, where he horizontally horizontally, to the most fierce playground on the planet.
Gyokeres played quite well in the victory at the Emirates Cup against Bilbao, which shows why the grave never should expect too much in the pre -season period. Between trying and so different, “trying to call, really spray” is something like meals.
Martin Zubimendi also shines in the final match of the period before the season but the Spanish midfielder really had difficulties and could not protect his defensive area. He also immediately suffocated at the speed and power of the Premier League when Bryan Mbuemo collided with his face for the first 30 seconds.
Back to the Premier League debut of Gyokeres, the 27 -year -old striker only played an hour in the focal match with MU, which somewhat reminiscent of the first match he played for Arsenal against Villarreal in the pre -season period. There is one point to admit that he has shown the willingness to create influence but inaccurate at important times.
Matthijs De Ligt started better in the confrontation with Gyokeres, but the Swedish player gradually integrated and tried to create an effective attack play for Arsenal at times they needed. Like the launches before the season, Gyokeres' runs were not selfish. He often searched for his teammates to attack, Martinelli and Bukayo Saka, but passed too much and did not take advantage of real situations.
The British press was sarcasm that Gyokeres was too elaborate in appearance, “just worried about his hair”, so he did not complete the task of playing football. However, these poor and ineffective decisions are not only Gyokeres' problem, but also for the Arsenal system.
Right from the first phase, it seems that Mikel Arteta army had difficulty catching up with MU's speed. And so The Gunners played in a more active direction, even if they had some beautiful attacks. Obviously, Arsenal was luckier to have David Raya, who saved in both matches, helping them to start the season with a minimum victory and keep clean.
Kai Havertz also played badly in the position of Gyokeres when he came on the pitch instead of more than half an hour of the remaining. Therefore, in the next match of Arsenal against Leeds at the Emirates home field, the Swedish player should not have to worry about his starting position.
It is possible that Arteta still gives him the main stone capacity, helping Gyokeres adapt faster, finding confidence in front of the opponent's goal. Because anyway, Emirates is not Old Trafford, Leeds is not MU. And, Gyokeres will have a chance.
