Rio Ferdinand Disagrees with Gary Lineker on Arsenal's £64m Striker
Gary Lineker believes Viktor Gyokeres must prove himself by scoring against "top teams" to avoid the label of a "flat-track bully." However, Rio Ferdinand disagrees, confident that Gyokeres will help Arsenal win the Premier League.
Viktor Gyokeres' Early Arsenal Career
The Gunners bought the Swedish striker from Sporting Lisbon for £64 million. His initial displays have sparked mixed reactions among fans and analysts. While Gyokeres is praised for his work rate, tenacity, hold-up play, and ability to unsettle defenses, he has scored only six goals in 14 appearances across all competitions.
Performance Against Top Teams
Of his four Premier League goals, all have come against lower-ranked teams such as Leeds, Nottingham Forest, and Burnley.
Discussion on the "Flat-Track Bully" Label
Gary Lineker: “I don’t want to call him a flat-track bully, that’s a bit unfair.”
The term refers to players who perform well only against weaker opposition but fail to shine in bigger matches.
Summary
Despite some doubts about his ability to score against leading teams, Rio Ferdinand remains optimistic that Gyokeres will be a key figure in Arsenal’s Premier League push.
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