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Analyzing Viktor Gyokeres' Arsenal Opening: Ten Games, 3 Scores
Arsenal have made a strong beginning this campaign, winning eight of their opening 10 games, but it's been less as easy for new forward the Swedish attacker.
Following three goals in his first 4 games, this expensive signing hasn't found the net for 6 matches, with manager Mikel Arteta stating he offered the Sweden forward an embrace following Saturday's 2-0 victory over the Hammers for his efforts.
Game Time & Team Factors
The Swedish striker has featured for 90 minutes across six from Arsenal's opening ten games - more than the manager planned for, due to the knee injury affecting Kai Havertz limiting the ability the manager possesses to rest the 27-year-old.
Havertz is one of the manager's most reliable squad members while there is a case to be had that the German would have been selected in place of Gyokeres in big away fixtures versus the Reds - the Gunners' only loss this campaign - Newcastle United plus the Red Devils, which they won.
Additionally, there's the fact the striker didn't have a full summer preparation prior to arriving, and skipped team sessions at Sporting when he looked to force through a move to north London.
Goal-Scoring Record & Anticipations
But the Swedish international is a win-now signing, who notched 97 goals across 102 appearances with his previous club in his two campaigns with the Lisbon-based team.
His lack of goals aren't an issue since Arsenal are securing victories currently, yet he represents an athlete who was signed in to help the squad over the line while they attempt to secure their initial title since two thousand twenty.
Manager's Viewpoint and Squad Adaptation
Arteta has shown an appreciation of Gyokeres' work rate during the initial matches while showered compliments on the striker regarding his work which can go unnoticed when the chance has presented itself.
In the aftermath the Gunners' win against the Greek side, he described the striker's performance "outstanding" and commended the player's "work-rate".
When the club acquired Gyokeres, existed a feeling his presence would create opportunities for the multiple attacking players the team possess behind him in the Norwegian captain, the English winger, the creative midfielder and the Brazilian forward.
Numerical Breakdown
The North London club have changed their approach this season to move the ball between the lines faster and have adapted their tactics to be more direct.
This represents partially to extract the maximum out of Gyokeres, who does not look to drop into midfield and link play like the German, rather his strength is felt to be running between both centre-backs and into the gaps behind them.
Observing Arsenal currently, one can notice the midfielders are looking to find passes that could free Gyokeres for a chance.
This is shown by the twenty-three chances Gyokeres has had, but he has only mustered 7 shots on target from those opportunities across 10 games, with one coming via a spot-kick.
Strategic Changes & Squad Backing
Arsenal had difficulty to penetrate opponents employing defensive setup last season as they fell away in the championship pursuit, so their new style is designed to hurt opponents by maintaining tempo.
The team are likewise crossing the ball more regularly to generate more chances.
Among Gyokeres' three scores so far originated from a spot-kick but that was at a time Saka was already been replaced during the 5-0 victory over United.
The manager said Gyokeres is the best spot-kick specialist at the club in an interview with ESPN Brazil, but it was the English international that assumed the spot-kick in the victory against the Hammers when both were present on the pitch, suggesting the English winger could be first choice to take them this term.
Squad Member Encouragement & Confidence
The Arsenal winger, that completed his 200th English top flight appearance with the Gunners in the win on Saturday, has backed Gyokeres to thrive.
"I think Gyokeres' playing extremely well," Saka said post-game with the Hammers.
"Without question he's going to find the net. What he's providing to the squad, we as his team-mates, we're so grateful for what he delivers - how he retains possession, the way he makes movements, the threat he provides us.
"He's a big part why we're securing victories in these games. His scoring will arrive. We're aware, we're confident and we believe in him. I don't believe there are doubts. He's still positive, he continues to be happy while he's still providing his best each match."
Future Prospects Regarding The Striker
It's reasonable to state it hasn't proven the most straightforward of starts for Gyokeres, however that does not mean there aren't indicators to show things will get better.
The striker started the season attempting catch-up with his conditioning following an interrupted summer preparation.
Havertz's fitness issue has resulted in he has been thrust into circumstances sooner compared to possibly planned - it has also meant the connections with creative players behind him which haven't fully developed are being highlighted.
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