A new dimension had been added: the arrival of Viktor Gyokeres. It was a precipitous transfer poach to the Emirates, with his very first appearance giving everyone a sneak peek into what he would bring to the Gunners.
How to Measure the Impact of Viktor Gyokeres
What happens on debut is rarely about goals: it is about impact. Although he didn’t get himself on the score-sheet, he was very much involved in building Arsenal attacks, while more often than not, he’d come deep to get the ball.
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Tactical Implications: Viktor Gyokeres Integration into Arsenal System
The signing of Viktor Gyökeres assures squad rotation opportunities, hence providing some choices to Arteta. A demanding Premier League calendar asks for a deep squad, which is exactly what Gyökeres brings. Given his utility throughout the forward line, he provides the Gunners with a bit of unpredictability on attack.
Areas for Reflection: What Viktor Gyokeres Has to Improve
Gyökeres showed promise immediately in his debut, but there were matters he must develop. He had at least two opportunities when he could have tested the goalkeeper.
Also extremely important would be for him to build a strong partnership with colleagues. Match experience, as well as training sessions, will go a long way in doing this. The stronger that partnership becomes, the greater his influence will be.
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Authors Opinion
Viktor Gyokeres could not have asked for a better start. He brought to the fore all of his assets and just gave a tiny glimpse of what he potentially can do. The whole area opened up for improvement; his hard work, link-up play, and physical presence are a delight to the band at Arsenal. Now he just has to grow into the team and league and be a true Arsenal legend in his own right. With Viktor Gyokeres in the mix, Arsenal supporters should be very happy indeed.
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