Rio Ferdinand Disagrees with Gary Lineker on Arsenal’s £64m Striker
Gary Lineker believes Viktor Gyokeres must begin scoring against top-level teams to avoid being seen as a "flat-track bully." However, Rio Ferdinand strongly disagrees, confident that Gyokeres will help Arsenal secure the Premier League title.
Gyokeres’ Performance and Criticism
The Gunners invested £64 million in the Swedish international from Sporting Lisbon. Though his initial displays have drawn mixed reactions, fans and analysts appreciate his work rate, tenacity, hold-up play, and ability to unsettle defenses. Yet, Gyokeres has only netted six goals in 14 games across all competitions.
- Four of his Premier League goals came against lower-ranked teams: Leeds, Nottingham Forest, and Burnley.
- This has led some to label the 27-year-old a “flat-track bully,” a term referring to players who succeed mainly against weaker opponents.
Lineker’s Viewpoint
“I don’t want to call him a flat-track bully, that’s a bit unfair,” former England striker Lineker said on the Rest is Football podcast.
Ferdinand’s Confidence
In contrast, Rio Ferdinand is unconcerned by these critiques and believes Gyokeres’ impact will be crucial in Arsenal’s quest for the Premier League crown.
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Author’s summary: Despite early criticism for scoring mainly against weaker teams, Rio Ferdinand trusts Viktor Gyokeres will play a key role in Arsenal's Premier League title ambitions.
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