Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has offered some insight into the brief but meaningful exchange he shared with Viktor Gyökeres before taking the decisive penalty in the Gunnersâ recent victory â though he made it clear that the details of their chat will remain private.
âWhen I picked up the ball, I knew I wanted to take it â thatâs all that was on my mind,â Saka said after the match. âWeâll keep what we said between us â I wonât reveal that!â
While Saka declined to elaborate on their conversation, he took the opportunity to praise Gyökeres, commending the Swedish forward for his effort, teamwork, and growing influence on Arsenalâs strong run of form.
âViktorâs been performing really well. Thereâs no doubt the goals will come. What he brings to the team â his hold-up play, smart movement, and constant threat â we all value that a lot,â Saka continued.
âHeâs been a huge part of our recent success. We all believe his goals are coming soon. Heâs got the right attitude â always positive, always smiling, and giving his all every match.â
Sakaâs comments highlight the togetherness within Mikel Artetaâs squad â a key factor behind Arsenalâs impressive early-season form. Though Gyökeres hasnât scored recently, both his teammates and fans remain confident that itâs only a matter of time before he finds the net again.