Viktor Gyökeres, the Swedish striker who stood out while playing for Sporting CP in Portugal, is going through a very difficult moment at Arsenal. The player, who enchanted Portuguese fans with his brilliant performance in the Portuguese League, hasn't been able to replicate the same level of performance since joining the English club.
In the current season, Gyökeres has only accumulated 27 minutes on the pitch, which represents a significant drop in his status within the team coached by Mikel Arteta. This scarce playing time places him in a position far removed from the one he held in Lisbon, where he was a fundamental piece of the Lions' attack.
The main reason for this loss of space is related to the rise of Kai Havertz in Arsenal's tactical structure. The German consolidated himself as the main option for leading the attack, relegating Gyökeres to a very secondary role in the starting eleven.
This contrast between what Gyökeres showed in Portugal and what he has been presenting in England has left analysts and fans surprised. The striker, who was seen as one of the best scorers in European football during his time at Sporting, now seems unrecognizable in the Premier League.
