It is actually not yet time for the criticism that’s why even the opposition fans are calm about that, but he actually needs to prove himself in the Premier League.
Arsenal’s preseason tour this season is not that impressive, they don’t win enough matches and even the matches they won were narrowly won; what’s actually wrong with the players?
I think Arteta needs to put more effort because Arsenal’s opening match for the 2025/26 premier league season will be against Manchester United, therefore, they need to be well prepared.
People are just too eager to actually blame players I think this will be biggest pressure that Gyokeres will be facing this season, People around him need to tell him that this is Arsenal which is a much bigger club than Sporting and the premier league is also the most watch league in the world which means more pressure. If he wants to succeed he needs to actually be able to overcome this pressure and succumb to it.
Seriously it is just baseless bringing up his stats in a game that mean nothing. I have seen players playing their best games in the preseason only for them to go ghost when the season starts. Yes it is a little concern that Arsenal aren’t winning matches in the preseason but still I don’t think it will greatly affect what they can do when the season starts. Preseason are best times to try out new ideas and I don’t see Arteta trying out any of that. I think he will be sticking to his old style of play. It is not bad but he needs to understand that this is he make or break season. If doesn’t win anything then he might be shown the exit door