Paul Merson has claimed that Arsenal players lack trust in teammate Viktor Gyökeres, alleging they intentionally avoid passing to the Swedish striker during games.
Arsenal legend Paul Merson has sparked controversy by claiming the Gunners’ squad does not trust summer signing Viktor Gyökeres.
Speaking on The Overlap, Merson argued that teammates consistently overlook the Sweden international during matches, preferring to retain possession rather than utilizing his movement.
Despite arriving for £64 million with a prolific reputation, Gyökeres has faced scrutiny over his integration into Mikel Arteta’s tactical system.
Merson highlighted a perceived disparity in how the team interacts with different forwards, suggesting that players are far more willing to link up with Gabriel Jesus.
The pundit noted that while Gyökeres makes promising runs, he often remains isolated and “low at the moment” due to a lack of service.
These comments follow a period where the striker has struggled to maintain his clinical Sporting CP form.