Arsenal legend Thierry Henry believes Viktor Gyokeres is a perfect match for the Gunners, praising the Swedish striker’s instincts and finishing ability.
Thierry Henry, the legendary Arsenal striker, has expressed his enthusiasm for Viktor Gyokeres, the Swedish striker who joined the Gunners from Sporting CP for £64m.
Henry believes Gyokeres is a “perfect match” for Arsenal due to his desire to operate inside the penalty area and his exceptional finishing ability. Gyokeres has already shown promising signs in pre-season, scoring a powerful header in the 3-0 win over Athletic Club.
Henry praised Gyokeres’s instincts and understanding of the game, saying, “That instinct and understanding to anticipate the cross, a great header with soft touch to guide it to the other side of the goal – he is a proper No. 9.” Gyokeres is a striker who wants to be in the box, between the posts, and is not afraid to ask for the ball to be played into the area.
The former Arsenal striker believes that Gyokeres’s style of play is well-suited to Arsenal’s attacking approach.
“You have a guy that’s a killer in the box – numbers don’t lie – and you have a team that creates a lot of chances, so it should be the perfect match,” Henry said. However, he also cautioned that sometimes it takes time for players to click with their new teams and that patience is essential.
Henry’s comments come as Gyokeres prepares to make his full debut for Arsenal against Manchester United on Sunday.
The Gunners will be looking to kick-start their title challenge after three successive runner-up finishes in the Premier League. Gyokeres will be expected to play a key role in Arsenal’s attack, and Henry believes that he has the potential to make a significant impact.
The Swedish striker has already impressed in pre-season, and Henry is optimistic about his chances of success at Arsenal. “I’m an Arsenal fan, I obviously hope he’s going to do well, bang goals for us, and guide us to a title,” Henry said. However, he also acknowledged that goals alone are not enough to guarantee success and that the team around Gyokeres needs to perform well.
Henry’s comments highlight the importance of teamwork in achieving success.
“We’ve seen guys with mad numbers, but they didn’t win anything,” he said. “The team around them has to be good.” Arsenal’s squad has undergone significant changes in recent seasons, and the team will need to gel quickly if they are to challenge for the title.
As Gyokeres prepares to face Manchester United, the pressure will be on him to deliver. Henry believes that Gyokeres has the potential to be a prolific goal-scorer for Arsenal, but he also emphasizes the importance of patience and teamwork. With the right support and approach, Gyokeres could be the key to unlocking Arsenal’s title ambitions.
