Benfica striker with 10 goals mocks Viktor Gyökeres: Heavy player | OneFootball

Stefan Schwarz, former Benfica player, says Viktor Gyökeres should lose weight. In statements to the site Hajper, the former footballer of the Eagles and Arsenal analyzed the poor form of the Swede while playing for Arsenal (only six goals in 14 games), highlighting that the striker is quite heavy.

“Viktor Gyökeres did not have a proper preseason and needs to play. He needs those six weeks to interact with his teammates, to understand the movements. When the midfielder makes the pass, just look into his eyes to know where he will place the ball. It's a relationship that takes time, and football is decided in details,” emphasizes Stefan Schwarz.

“Let's hope that Viktor Gyökeres starts creating and scoring goals, that he enters a good phase to gain that momentum and lose weight, become a bit lighter, because he is a heavy player. I think that would help him. He is a strong, physical player and a good finisher with both feet,” concludes Stefan Schwarz.

The statements from the former Benfica player about Viktor Gyökeres come at a time when the striker has been the target of much criticism. The high investment made by Arsenal in the former Sporting player (70 million euros) raised expectations, which, so far, have not been met.

Stefan Schwarz represented Benfica for four seasons (1990/91 to 1993/94), having then moved, interestingly, to Arsenal. With the Sacred Mantle, the former Swedish international played 111 matches, scored 10 goals, and won three titles: two National Championships and one Portuguese Cup.

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