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Arsenal star ‘struggling’ with Arteta’s demands as former coach demands new role

Viktor Gyokeres' mentor Anders Limpar says the Arsenal striker is struggling under Mikel Arteta and needs a different role to thrive.

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 10:41 AM
Arsenal star ‘struggling’ with Arteta’s demands as former coach demands new role
Key Things to Know
  • Anders Limpar stated Viktor Gyokeres is struggling under Mikel Arteta's lone-striker system at Arsenal.
  • Limpar argued Gyokeres should start and would thrive if paired alongside a traditional target man.
  • Kai Havertz has established himself as Arteta's preferred centre-forward option in recent weeks.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Arsenal winger Anders Limpar stated that Viktor Gyokeres is struggling as a lone striker under Mikel Arteta and should be used in a two-man forward line. Limpar, who coached Gyokeres at Swedish club Brommapojkarna, argued that the Sweden international performs better alongside a target man rather than serving as one himself.

Gyokeres has faced limited starting opportunities following his arrival from Sporting CP, with Kai Havertz regularly preferred as Arsenal's centre-forward. While Havertz highlighted their positive working relationship, reports indicate growing speculation over Gyokeres' future amid a reported £55m valuation from the club.

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