Arsenal must replace Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard to maximise Viktor Gyokeres' potential, according to former defender William Gallas. The ex-France international insists the Premier League leaders need wingers capable of providing consistent assists for the Sweden striker. Gyokeres has scored 17 goals in all competitions since joining from Sporting CP in the summer. Gallas acknowledged the striker's output but stressed he must reach at least 20 goals next season to meet expectations.
Gallas expressed concern over Martinelli's recent form, stating he is no longer performing at his previous level. He also questioned whether Trossard offers enough to support a dominant striker like Gyokeres. "When you have a striker like Gyokeres, you need players to give him the ball to score the goals," Gallas said in an interview with BoyleSports. He noted that Gyokeres may struggle to dominate physically in the Premier League as he did in Portugal. The former Arsenal player believes tactical and personnel changes are necessary to adapt to the striker's needs.
Gallas specifically called for a new left winger to improve service to Gyokeres. His comments come as Arsenal aim to sustain their title challenge. The club has not responded to the suggestions.
Gallas' call to replace Martinelli and Trossard ignores their past contributions and undervalues adaptability within Arteta's system. A striker of Gyokeres' calibre should thrive without requiring a complete overhaul of proven attackers around him. The focus should be on tactical refinement, not discarding key players based on one season's transition.
