{"id":1503243,"date":"2026-10-15T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&#038;p=1503243"},"modified":"2026-10-15T12:02:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T11:02:39","slug":"viktor-gyokeres-arsenal-vs-lille-champions-league","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/viktor-gyokeres-arsenal-vs-lille-champions-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Viktor Gyokeres\u2019 Arsenal future in doubt after disappointing Lille performance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>It took <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/arsenal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arsenal<\/a> until the 64th minute to get going against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/lille\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lille<\/a> on Tuesday night.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, it was not for want of trying. Arsenal piled the pressure on the French outfit from the outset, mustering nine shots before Jurrien Timber broke the Lille resolve. From then on, it was plain sailing for the Gunners. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/eberechi-eze\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eberechi Eze<\/a> added Arsenal\u2019s second in the 67th minute. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/bukayo-saka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bukayo Saka<\/a> added a third in the 71st minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/add-squawka-to-your-google-news-feed\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner.webp\" alt=\"Add Squawka to your preferred sources on Google\" class=\"wp-image-1500527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner.webp 1500w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-400x133.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-600x200.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-180x60.webp 180w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-150x50.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-222x74.webp 222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>In this article, we&#8217;ll cover:<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-anonymous-gyokeres\" data-level=\"3\">Anonymous Gyokeres<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-attack-better-without-swedish-hitman\" data-level=\"3\">Attack better without Swedish hitman<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-lack-of-game-time-impacting-consistency\" data-level=\"3\">Lack of game time impacting consistency<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A seven-minute blitz ended fears of a frustrating evening at the Emirates Stadium. Everybody associated with the club went home happy. Well, almost everybody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Viktor Gyokeres started his third match of the season on Tuesday night. He drew yet another blank. It was another disappointing outing for the Swede in what\u2019s been a wholly disappointing season to date. Worryingly for Gyokeres, they looked a better team following his withdrawal midway through the second half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-anonymous-gyokeres\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anonymous Gyokeres<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, the former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/sporting-cp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sporting CP<\/a> man can have no complaints. Indeed, Gyokeres failed to have a shot, nor did he create a chance, against Lille. He attempted just eight passes on Tuesday night, finding a teammate with six. 13 touches were fewer than any other starter in the Champions League clash. Just one of those was in the opposition box. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/max-dowman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Max Dowman<\/a> had four, and he replaced Eze with five minutes to go.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14162842\/player_-pitch-3-stats-6-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Viktor Gyokeres&apos; touch map in Arsenal&apos;s Champions League win over Lille\" class=\"wp-image-1503246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14162842\/player_-pitch-3-stats-6-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14162842\/player_-pitch-3-stats-6-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14162842\/player_-pitch-3-stats-6-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14162842\/player_-pitch-3-stats-6-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14162842\/player_-pitch-3-stats-6-214x267.jpg 214w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14162842\/player_-pitch-3-stats-6-160x200.jpg 160w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14162842\/player_-pitch-3-stats-6-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14162842\/player_-pitch-3-stats-6-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14162842\/player_-pitch-3-stats-6-59x74.jpg 59w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14162842\/player_-pitch-3-stats-6.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe had to increase the technical level,\u201d head coach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/mikel-arteta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mikel Arteta<\/a> said when asked about his second-half triple sub. While he didn\u2019t namecheck Gyokeres, that he was replaced with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/kai-havertz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kai Havertz<\/a> is a clear indication about how Arteta felt of the striker\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In truth, it\u2019s par for the course for Gyokeres in the 2026\/27 campaign. The 28-year-old has totalled just 56 minutes of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/competitions\/premier-league-2026-2027\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Premier League<\/a> action this season. Last year, he was first-choice frontman under Arteta. Havertz\u2019s injury issues certainly contributed to the ample game time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, though, he\u2019s been relegated to the bench. He\u2019s second fiddle to Havertz, that much is clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-attack-better-without-swedish-hitman\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attack better without Swedish hitman<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fact of the matter is, Arsenal remain in the market for a new striker. The failed pursuit of Julian Alvarez is a case in point. It\u2019s the one position where Arsenal just do not have the requisite strength in depth. There\u2019s a noticeable drop off in quality when Gyokeres leads the charge. The change in fortunes against Lille following his sub is the perfect example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEze looked happier when Viktor Gyokeres went off,\u201d Theo Walcott said after the game. Gyokeres looks to play more of the old-fashioned number nine role. The barrelling frontman who will hit the target when presented with the opportunity to do so. Feed the Gyok, and he will score, at least in theory anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It means those in support suffer. Arsenal fare better with a selfless frontman leading the charge. Havertz drops deeper to knit the play together. In the process, he drags markers out of position. Alvarez is similar, just at, arguably, a more consistent &#8211; availability wise &#8211; level. Gyokeres, though, is anonymous when the forwards are required to implement an off-the-ball approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And against a Lille side that was inevitably going to sit deeper in the hopes of hitting Arsenal on the counter-attack, Gyokeres was always going to be ineffective. He\u2019s not the sort of striker who is capable of breaking down a low block. In fact, when he starts against one, his team are effectively playing with 10 men. A lock picker, he is not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-lack-of-game-time-impacting-consistency\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lack of game time impacting consistency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saying that, it\u2019s a bit of a chicken-and-egg situation for Gyokeres and Arsenal. He scored 14 league goals and added a further five in the Champions League in his debut campaign at the Emirates Stadium. With the relevant minutes on the pitch, Gyokeres was able to enjoy a solid debut season in the capital. There was a foundation to build upon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This time around, he\u2019s not having the opportunity to gain a head of steam. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/sweden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sweden<\/a> performances are a perfect example of Gyokeres\u2019 effectiveness when utilised properly. Four goals from four UEFA Nations League outings highlights his goal-getting capability. For the most part, though, Sweden don\u2019t dominate games in the same manner as Arsenal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is more space for Gyokeres to run into. More isolated chances to maximise his finishing ability. He\u2019s the main man for his nation. The same can\u2019t be said at Arsenal, where he\u2019s expected to act as a cog in a well-oiled machine. On the contrary, he\u2019s a square peg trying to cram into a round hole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The issue is what next for Gyokeres. He\u2019s clearly not a striker Arteta is prepared to call upon frequently. There is an argument to be made that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/mikel-merino\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mikel Merino<\/a> would be a better deputy for Havertz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having fluffed his lines against Lille, it\u2019s tough to see where Gyokeres will next be handed another opportunity to prove his worth. An anonymous display did little to aid his cause. To put it bluntly &#8211; this seems the beginning of the end for Gyokeres at Arsenal.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/premier-league\/\"><strong>Premier League predictions &amp; tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/outright-markets\/premier-league-title-odds\/\"><strong>Premier League outright odds <\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/\"><strong>Latest football news<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best betting sites<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/best-free-bet-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best free bet offers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/accumulator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football accumulator tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It took Arsenal until the 64th minute to get going against Lille on Tuesday night. Of course, it was not for want of trying. Arsenal piled the pressure on the French outfit from the outset, mustering nine shots before Jurrien Timber broke the Lille resolve. From then on, it was plain sailing for the Gunners&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3564,"featured_media":1503245,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"Arsenal","_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Viktor Gy\u00f6keres struggled against Lille as Arsenal\u2019s striker dilemma deepens. 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