Arsenal: Martin Odegaard and Viktor Gyokeres to 'flourish' as Mikel Arteta gets green light for new attack | OneFootball

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Budding partnership: Martin Odegaard and Viktor Gyokeres

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Mikel Arteta has backed Martin Odegaard and Viktor Gyokeres to “flourish” in Arsenal’s new attack - once they get up to speed.

Arsenal captain Odegaard has been struggling with a shoulder injury and it has prevented him from lining up alongside summer signing Gyokeres.

Arteta, however, is excited by what the future could hold once the duo get to play a run of games together.

“We haven’t seen enough for different circumstances, especially because Martin hasn’t been much available this season for different reasons,” said Arteta.

“But, yeah, there is something as well. They have that personal chemistry, and hopefully, with more time on the pitch and more understanding, that will flourish as well.

“I think you have to create a system and a structure around the qualities of the players. And with our attacking players, especially, we try to do that.

“Even with our defenders, we know certain qualities that we have in that defensive line, and we will pick certain ways to press or certain ways to defend or force people in relation to where they want to end.

“And with Martin, it’s very clear that we want the ball in certain areas with him because when he’s able to do that, he’s a real threat.”