Mikel Arteta has lauded Viktor Gyökeres for his tactical intelligence and prolific form, defending the striker’s “unconventional” goals as essential to Arsenal’s championship ambitions.
Mikel Arteta has praised Viktor Gyökeres for his tactical growth and increased efficiency since joining the Gunners.
The Arsenal manager highlighted the Swedish striker’s improved consistency and defensive work rate as vital components of the team’s recent success.
Arteta noted that the forward’s better understanding of movement and timing has transformed him into a more prolific threat, directly contributing to crucial Premier League victories.
The Spaniard also dismissed criticisms regarding the style of Gyökeres’ finishes, emphasizing that efficiency outweighs flair during a title race.
Reflecting on the importance of every goal, Arteta stated: “I know that we prefer the beautiful ones on YouTube but they are all very important and the ones we scored recently are very much the same.”
He remains focused on the striker’s continued all-round development.