Particle.news

Sweden Boss Joins Arsenal in Backing Gyokeres as Goal Drought Hits Six

Public backing from club and country signals patience with the striker’s adaptation to a more direct Arsenal approach.

Overview

  • Gyokeres has three goals in 10 appearances for Arsenal and is on a six-match goalless run across competitions.
  • Mikel Arteta embraced him after the 2-0 win over West Ham, thanking him for stretching defenses and creating space.
  • Sweden manager Jon Dahl Tomasson dismissed criticism, saying doubters “don’t understand football” and praising his off-ball impact.
  • Gary Lineker predicts the goals will come, arguing Gyokeres adds a threat in behind that benefits Arsenal’s midfield and wingers.
  • Performance metrics show fewer shots and lower non-penalty xG than last season, with minutes higher than planned due to Kai Havertz’s knee injury following a £63–64m summer move.