Viktor Gyokeres failed to register himself on the scoresheet on Sunday, August 17, when Arsenal managed to clinch a 1-0 win against Manchester United. Riccardo Calafiori scored the only goal in the game.
Arsenal icon Freddie Ljungberg has backed new addition Viktor Gyokeres to score 20 goals in the Premier League this season, if he manages to adjust quickly. He said that the former Sporting CP player showcased his abilities in the tough debut against Manchester United.
Speaking to ViaPlay, the Arsenal legend said:
"It was a tough day at work for him. He obviously wants to score goals and the fans want to see him score goals. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, this is the Premier League, not Portuguese league. But you can see he has it in him, so I’m not worried. I think he will score around 20 goals this season if he breaks the zero early."
While Ljungberg said that Gyokeres will end up scoring 20 goals, another Gunners legend, Ian Wright, said that it would be a great season for the striker if he scored 10-15 goals. He said to Stick to Football:
"I think if he scores 10 to 15 goals in the Premier League with another five or six pitching in obviously."
Arsenal signed Viktor Gyokeres for €73.5 million deal, including add-ons from Sporting CP. The striker smashed 39 goals in just 33 league games for the Portuguese club last season.
Roy Keane believes Viktor Gyokeres will need time
After the Manchester United vs Arsenal game on Sky Sports, Roy Keane said that Viktor Gyokeres will need some time to adjust. The Red Devils icon thinks that short Pre-season with the new teammates has not benefited the striker and said:
"When you’re a big strong man like that and you do miss pre-season, sometimes for the bigger lads, the big units, he’s a big strong boy like an old-fashioned striker, you definitely need a bit more time to get up to speed. Sometimes the slighter lads are a bit sharper up there, but for the big lads it just takes a bit longer to get back in the swing of things."
Arsenal will lock horns with Leeds United at home next in the Premier League.