Arteta backs Gyokeres to improve after quiet Arsenal debut

Arteta backs Gyokeres to improve after quiet Arsenal debut

Mikel Arteta remains optimistic about Viktor Gyokeres’ future after the new Arsenal striker’s debut in a 1-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur.

The Sweden international made a brief appearance in the 77th minute as the Gunners bowed to their London rivals in Hong Kong.0

"Really happy obviously to have (debutants Gyokeres and Cristhian Mosquera) here, I think they're going to have a lot of value," Arteta told the media

You see this right away, as well as the energy and the quality that they're going to bring. It was a short one but at least that one is off now and when they play against Villarreal now, I'm sure it will be a bit different."

Arsenal still have two friendlies left against Villarreal and Athletic Club to build up their match fitness ahead of the season.