Arsenal has officially added Viktor Gyokeres to their squad for the pre-season friendly against Tottenham Hotspur in Hong Kong on Thursday.
Arsenal have taken a significant step in preparing for the new season by adding their latest signing, Viktor Gyokeres, to the squad for the pre-season friendly against Tottenham Hotspur.
The Sweden international striker joined the North London club last week and was presented to the crowd on Sunday ahead of the friendly against Newcastle United. Gyokeres is eager to make his debut for the Gunners and prove himself in the Premier League.
However, Gyokeres’ lack of match fitness could be a concern for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. The striker did not resume pre-season training with Sporting CP after going on strike to force his exit, and he has not played a competitive match since winning the league title with Sporting last season.
Arteta revealed on Sunday that the medical team would take a decision on his availability, and it remains to be seen whether Gyokeres will feature against Tottenham.
The Spurs game could come too soon for Gyokeres, but an appearance cannot be ruled out if the medics give him a green light to play.
Arsenal fans are eagerly anticipating seeing the striker in action, and Gyokeres will be keen to make a good impression. The Gunners have a busy pre-season schedule, with matches against Villarreal, Athletic Bilbao, and other top teams.
Gyokeres is expected to be fully fit and match-ready by the time Arsenal face Villarreal on August 6. The striker should be able to make his official debut for the Gunners in the Emirates Cup final against Athletic Bilbao on August 9. By then, he will have had time to get match-fit and adapt to his new team.
The Gunners begin the new season with a tough run of games, facing Manchester United, Leeds United, Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, Manchester City, Newcastle United, and West Ham United in the first few weeks of the campaign.
Gyokeres will be crucial in helping Arsenal pick up the needed points in these campaign-defining fixtures. With his talent and goalscoring ability, he can make an instant impact and help the Gunners achieve their goals.
Arsenal’s fans are excited to see Gyokeres in action, and the striker will be eager to prove himself in the Premier League. With his impressive form for Sporting CP, Gyokeres has the potential to become a key player for the Gunners.
