Is Gyokeres struggling to adapt or being misused?

"At Sporting, Gyokeres was the lone striker in a system that did not always pen teams in their own box. As the team that were crowned champions, they naturally usually dominated games, but they often hit long passes to Gyokeres soon after they regained possession rather than always use a more methodical build-up. That played to Gyokeres' qualities. He has a traditional centre-forward's physical profile but controlling difficult passes and linking play are not key strengths of his game."

"Gyokeres enjoys hanging on the last line of the defence, often from wider positions. Running in behind from the right was a frequent method of scoring for him at Sporting. Even from wide angles he is able to generate power, and that ball-striking quality with his right foot was a key reason for his prolific output at Sporting. Arteta will likely be trying to manufacture this scenario more often through Arsenal's pattern of play."

Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal from Sporting after scoring 54 goals in 52 games. At the season midpoint he has five Premier League goals, two from penalties. Sporting used him as a lone striker and often played long passes to him soon after regaining possession, which suited his strengths. Gyokeres' attributes include quick darting movements toward the ball, runs in behind from wide starting positions, and rolling defenders when the ball is fizzed into his feet. He prefers hanging on the last line, often starting wide, and generates power from wide angles with his right foot. Arsenal's play must be adapted to recreate those scenarios.

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