Overview

• After Sweden’s 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in World Cup qualifying, Viktor Gyokeres admitted his recent performances “are not good enough.”
• UEFA presented Gyokeres with the 2024/25 Nations League top scorer award, recognizing his nine-goal campaign for Sweden.
• Arsenal defender Cristhian Mosquera called the striker “a beast, an animal,” saying training against him sharpens defenders.
• Official Premier League tracking shows Gyokeres has covered 71.7 kilometres in seven games, the most among strikers, with leading pressure numbers in the final third.
• Coverage notes a seven-game scoring drought across club and country, with former coach Rene Meulensteen comparing his penalty-box style to Ruud van Nistelrooy while stressing he must become more ruthless.