Overview
- Gyokeres has seen his role reduced at Arsenal this season, making only a 12-minute Premier League cameo in the opening four league fixtures and starting chiefly in cup and Champions League matches.
- Mikel Arteta has consistently selected Kai Havertz as Arsenal's lead striker, leaving Gyokeres behind Havertz in the pecking order for league starts.
- Match data and analysis show a sharp drop in Gyokeres' involvement, with very few touches in the box, limited shots and low duel wins in recent starts against Napoli and Ipswich Town.
- On Wednesday Potter publicly defended Gyokeres, confirmed his inclusion in Sweden's Nations League squad and said the national team will work to restore the striker's form and confidence.
- Gyokeres was Arsenal's top scorer in the 2025-26 title season with 21 goals so his recovery matters for Arteta's rotation plans and for Arsenal's need for a different attacking option if Havertz requires rest.