Sweden and Arsenal Managers Defend Viktor Gyokeres Amid Goal Drought
Sweden's national team boss and Arsenal manager back Viktor Gyokeres despite his recent six-game goal drought, emphasizing his positive impact and form.
- • Viktor Gyokeres has not scored in his last six Arsenal games but is still considered in good form.
- • Sweden manager Jon Dahl Tomasson defends Gyokeres' contributions, calling critics clueless about football.
- • Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta praises Gyokeres' overall team contributions despite goal drought.
- • Gyokeres is expected to start alongside Alexander Isak in crucial World Cup qualifiers for Sweden.
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Despite Viktor Gyokeres failing to score in his last six Arsenal matches, both Sweden national team manager Jon Dahl Tomasson and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta have strongly defended the striker's performances. Tomasson dismissed critics who question Gyokeres' impact, stating they "don't have a clue about football." He praised Gyokeres for his ability to create space, make intelligent runs, and contribute positively to the team's dynamics, calling him "in very good form."
Arsenal's Arteta echoed this sentiment, highlighting the overall contributions Gyokeres has made to the team beyond just scoring goals. Gyokeres, who transferred from Sporting CP for £63.5 million and scored three goals in his first four Arsenal games, has been a consistent starter this season.
As Gyokeres prepares to join Sweden's squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Switzerland and Kosovo, Tomasson expressed confidence in his potential strike partnership with Liverpool's Alexander Isak, countering doubts about their compatibility on the pitch. Sweden currently trails Switzerland in Group B after a draw with Slovenia and a loss to Kosovo, making Gyokeres’ form and partnership with Isak vital moving forward.