Arsenal's Gyökeres: Teammates Don't Trust Him?

Arsenal's new signing Viktor Gyökeres has reportedly struggled to gain the trust of his teammates, leading to infrequent passes, as observed by pundit Paul Merson. Arriving last summer as Europe's top scorer, Gyökeres has found it challenging to replicate his previous form, scoring 11 goals in 31 appearances for the Gunners.

Commentators like Jamie Redknapp and Frank Leboeuf have offered varying perspectives on Gyökeres' difficulties. While Redknapp points to the quality of service, Leboeuf suggests that Mikel Arteta's tactical system might not be conducive to the striker's style. Despite these challenges, Gyökeres has recently found the net in two consecutive matches, indicating a potential upturn in his performance.

Leboeuf also noted that Gyökeres' recruitment may have stemmed from concerns regarding the form of other Arsenal forwards, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus. He posited that even a player of Erling Haaland's caliber might struggle under Arteta's current tactical setup, highlighting a systemic issue rather than solely individual player capability.