soccer

'Gyokeres put too much pressure on himself'

Former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott says a "fitter" Viktor Gyokeres is showing signs of growth as he fully settles into life as a Premier League striker.

Gyokeres now has 15 goals in all competitions this season, including four in his last five appearances.

Walcott told Monday Night Club: "The fact he has had to adapt very quickly, the expectation to win the league is kind of all on him. At the start of the season he put too much pressure on himself and kind of went away from what he is good at.

"I feel like he's not overthinking it. If I had more time I would then make a rash decision or overthink it. I just feel like he's not overthinking it now."

Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton replied: "My game was always about building relationships with players, understanding. That certainly comes with time. I think that is what has happened with Gyokeres."

Hit play on the clips above or below, or watch Monday Night Club on iPlayer and listen on BBC Sounds

[BBC]
The orange BBC Sounds logo against a black background
[BBC]

Read full story at Yahoo Sport →