After extensive negotiations, Viktor Gyökeres has moved to London this summer. Acquired by Arsenal for €75 million, the Swedish forward has yet to showcase his full potential with the Gunners. In an interview with Marca, Stefan Schwarz, a former player for both the English club and Benfica, weighed in on the 27-year-old striker’s situation. He suggested that Gyökeres should lose some weight.
“Viktor Gyökeres did not have a proper preseason training, and playing time is essential. These six weeks are crucial for building chemistry with teammates and understanding their movements. When a midfielder passes to you, you should look into their eyes to know where they’ll place it. That connection develops over time, and football relies on details. Dennis Bergkamp excelled in this area. Gyökeres is a strong, physical player with good finishing ability on both feet… I hope he starts creating and scoring goals, gaining momentum and loses weight to become a bit lighter, as he is an imposing player. I believe that would help him.” An unexpected piece of advice…
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