Viktor Gyokeres isn’t really here and his Arsenal prospects have never looked bleaker

Football365's Dave Tickner argues that Viktor Gyokeres faces an increasingly bleak future at Arsenal following an anonymous display in a 3-0 Champions League win over Lille. Starting the match, Gyokeres managed only 12 touches and zero shots across 63 minutes before being substituted, contrasting sharply with Arsenal's fluid attack once key substitutes entered the pitch.

Tickner contends that while Arsenal ultimately scored through Jurrien Timber, Eberechi Eze, and Bukayo Saka's involvement, Gyokeres lacked the creative qualities required by manager Mikel Arteta against low blocks. The writer concludes that Gyokeres acts as a blunt instrument who struggles to fit into Arsenal's tactical system.