What does Thierry Henry think about “killer in the box” Gyokeres?

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·15 agosto 2025

What does Thierry Henry think about “killer in the box” Gyokeres?

Thierry Henry has shared his honest opinion on Viktor Gyokeres as the Swedish striker begins his career as an Arsenal player. The Gunners had pursued a deal for Gyokeres for several weeks before finally securing his signature, despite the negotiations proving challenging.

Over the past two seasons, Gyokeres has been among the most prolific strikers in world football, consistently delivering impressive performances before making the move to the Emirates. His arrival marks a significant moment for Arsenal, who have struggled to find a reliable goalscorer since Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s departure.

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In recent campaigns, both Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus have been tasked with leading the line, yet neither has managed to provide the level of consistent finishing that the team required. Gyokeres is expected to change that, giving Arsenal a clinical edge in front of goal and enhancing their ability to convert chances into victories. His presence could be a decisive factor in their push for major honours this season.

Henry, widely regarded as one of the club’s greatest ever strikers, believes Gyokeres is the right fit for Arsenal as they prepare for their season opener against Manchester United. Speaking via the Daily Mail, Henry said, “He’s more confident, and you can see from his body the way he’s looked after himself, the way he’s changed.

“You have a guy that’s a killer in the box, numbers do not lie, and you have a team that creates a lot of chances, so it should be the perfect match.

“It’s always unfair when I talk about a striker, it brings an unnecessary pressure because it goes above and beyond.”

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The Perfect Match for Arsenal

Henry’s comments underline the belief that Gyokeres has the attributes needed to thrive at Arsenal. With his movement, strength and finishing ability, he has the potential to become one of the most important players in Mikel Arteta’s squad. The key will be to play to his strengths, allowing him to make the most of the chances that a creative Arsenal side will undoubtedly produce.

If Gyokeres settles quickly and maintains his scoring form, he could prove to be the striker Arsenal have been searching for since Aubameyang, and perhaps the one who finally helps them return to the top of English football.

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