Viktor Gyökeres (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Ally McCoist reveals one thing he likes about Gyokeres

Originally posted on Just Arsenal | By Admin Martin | Last updated Sep 11, 2025 3:00 PM ET

Viktor Gyokeres endured a quiet international window with Sweden, failing to score in two matches, but he will now turn his focus to Arsenal’s upcoming fixture against Nottingham Forest this weekend. The striker, signed in the summer, has so far featured in only three games for the Gunners as he looks to establish himself in the Premier League.

Although he has yet to reach the consistent form that first drew Arsenal to him, the busy run of fixtures ahead provides him with the perfect opportunity to make an impact. With the Champions League set to begin next week, Gyokeres will have further chances to showcase his ability on both domestic and European stages. Arsenal will need his goals as they look to compete across multiple competitions, and the forward will be eager to deliver.

Gyokeres’ Potential at Arsenal

Gyokeres possesses the qualities required to succeed in English football. His physical presence, energy, and determination are traits that suit the Premier League, and he has already shown glimpses of his potential. While supporters are waiting for him to find the scoring rhythm he displayed previously, the foundation is there for him to develop into a vital part of the squad.

The striker himself will want to demonstrate that he can handle the demands of leading the line for a top club. With his work rate and resilience, he is well placed to adapt and improve as the season progresses. The coming weeks could therefore be decisive in shaping both his role within the team and his contribution to Arsenal’s campaign.

Ally McCoist’s Praise

Ally McCoist, who has long advocated the need for Arsenal to sign a natural striker, has expressed his satisfaction at seeing the club recruit Gyokeres. Speaking on TNT, he said: “There’s nobody [who has] complained about Arsenal not having an out-and-out centre forward more than me. We saw him against City in Lisbon, he played really, really well.

“What I liked about him, he probably missed two or three chances early on, and kept going and kept going.

“I don’t think missing, which is vitally important for a centre forward, I don’t think missing bothers him that much.”

This resilience, as McCoist points out, is a vital quality for a striker in the Premier League, where opportunities come quickly and pressure is constant. Gyokeres’ ability to move past missed chances and continue to battle for goals could prove essential as he looks to establish himself as Arsenal’s leading forward.

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