Overview
- Wayne Rooney told Amazon Prime he ranks Viktor Gyokeres among the Premier League’s top three performers so far, citing his work rate, hold-up play and recent goals.
- Mikel Arteta reiterated his belief in Gyokeres, stressing the need for mental resilience during a Premier League adaptation he says cannot be instant.
- Former Arsenal and Sweden midfielder Stefan Schwarz urged the striker to slim down and sharpen his fitness after a missed pre-season, while Dwight Yorke said he is not yet “world class.”
- Gyokeres has six goals in 14 appearances since a high-fee summer move from Sporting CP, including a recent run that ended a prolonged drought.
- A hamstring injury has sidelined him for Arsenal’s last matches and Sweden duty, and reports say his availability for the upcoming north London derby remains uncertain.