Ahead of Arsenal's match against Fulham on October 18, Arteta spoke with Gyokeres about the importance of handling pressure. Arteta wants Gyokeres to be a player who can perform consistently, even when not scoring goals.
Arteta said, "I told him that the player I want is someone who can handle the pressure of not scoring for several games. If he can't handle that, then he might need to look for a team where the expectations are lower." Arteta also emphasized that he wants Gyokeres to be a player who can maintain his performance level, even when not scoring.
Arteta wants Gyokeres to be a player who can handle the pressure of being the team's main striker, and he believes that Gyokeres needs to work on his ability to deal with the expectation of scoring goals.
Arteta's message to Gyokeres is clear: he needs to be a player who can perform consistently, even when not scoring goals. Arteta believes that Gyokeres has the potential to be a top player, but he needs to work on his ability to handle the pressure of being the team's main striker.