Tottenham legend delivers blunt Viktor Gyokeres verdict
Tottenham Hotspur legend Teddy Sheringham has offered a mixed assessment of Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres, questioning aspects of the Swedish forward’s game while still admitting that he would be good enough to start for Spurs.
Gyokeres has faced criticism since moving to Arsenal, with questions surrounding his performances and whether he has consistently demonstrated the qualities expected from a leading Premier League striker. Sheringham is among those who have taken issue with the way the forward currently plays.
The former Tottenham striker believes Gyokeres can sometimes look inexperienced in certain situations, particularly in the way he approaches some aspects of his centre-forward role. Sheringham’s comments are especially striking because, despite his criticism, he still believes Gyokeres possesses enough quality to immediately improve Tottenham’s attack.
According to Sheringham’s assessment, the striker’s physical attributes and attacking ability make him difficult to ignore. His pace, strength and direct style can cause problems for defenders, and those qualities would give Spurs another dimension in the final third.
The former England international therefore sees a contradiction in Gyokeres’ performances. While he feels the Arsenal forward can play in a manner that appears immature or unpolished, he also believes that Gyokeres would have no trouble earning a place in Tottenham’s starting XI.
That assessment highlights Tottenham’s current lack of consistency in the striker position. Spurs have had difficulties finding a reliable source of goals and attacking threat, making a player with Gyokeres’ profile an attractive option.
Gyokeres’ situation at Arsenal has also attracted attention because expectations were high following his arrival. His performances have been closely scrutinised, and criticism of his overall game has continued despite his ability to produce dangerous moments in attack.
Sheringham’s comments do not completely dismiss Gyokeres as a player. Instead, they suggest that the striker still has areas of his game that need refinement. At the same time, the Tottenham icon appears to recognise that Gyokeres has qualities that Spurs would benefit from having in their squad.
Ultimately, Sheringham’s verdict is a harsh one but also a significant compliment: he may not be convinced by every aspect of Gyokeres’ game, yet he still considers the Arsenal striker good enough to walk straight into Tottenham’s team.
