Gyokees could make Arsenal debut against Tottenham in Hong Kong


Viktor Gyokers was able to make his arsenal debut this week in the boiler of a derby in Noord -Londen for 50,000 fans of Hong Kong, said Mikel Arteta manager Wednesday.

The Swedish striker of $ 67 million came through an open training session at the Kai Tak Stadium, where Arsenal will take on Thursday against Tottenham in the first collision of the bitter rivals outside the UK.

Gyokees only joined Arsenal on his Asia tour three days ago, after drawing at Sporting Lisbon, but will get some time on the field if the club -medical team thinks he is ready, Arteta said.

However, he catches fitness with his new teammates, who came in Singapore against AC Milan and Newcastle last week because of the friendly matches for the season in Singapore.

«Yes, I understand that he only did today’s session and yesterday, very little,» Arteta told reporters.

“We’re going to judge tonight what he is like, if the medical staff is also happy with his condition to participate tomorrow night, it is a possibility.

«Everyone is fine with the rest of the team.»

The 27-year-old Gyokeres shot sporty at the Portuguese championship with 39 goals last season and achieved global headlines when he delivered a Hat trick from Champions League against Manchester City.

The striker, who chose to wear the number 14 shirt made famous by Arsenal -legend Thierry Henry, scored a remarkable 97 goals in 102 games for the Portuguese side.

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He became a member of Arsenal for a five-year deal that could cost the North London club up to $ 89 million with performance-related add-ons.

His arrival cost the expenditure of Arsenal to around $ 267 million.

It is also in the same, also signed defender Cristian Mosquera, Midfield Martin Zubengdi, goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, midfielder Christian Norgaard and Vooruit Noni Madueke.

Arteta was clearly satisfied with the company that the club has carried out so far in the transfer window, because he wants to be the first Arsenal manager who wins the Premier League since Arsene Wenger in the 2003/04 season.

«I am very happy with the way we approached the window and how aggressive we have been,» said Arteta, who has completed second place in the Premier League in the past three seasons.

Arsenal -captain Martin Odegaard said he was excited to play with his colleague Scandinavian, Gyokeres, who called him ‘a very complete’ player.

«I think you have all seen what he has done so far in his career, especially the last season at Sporting, and the figures speak for themselves,» said Norwegian International Odegaard.

“You know, he is physical, strong, fast, good finisher and intelligent.

«So I think he’s a very complete striker,» said Odegaard.

«Really excited to have him with the team. And he has only been trained a few times, but you can already see the quality and energy and the willingness.»



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