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Viktor Gyokeres\u2019 start to life at Arsenal has not followed a straight line, however, the narrative around him now feels far clearer.<\/strong><\/p>\n Rui Borges has offered a strong endorsement of the Swedish striker, insisting that Gyokeres simply needed time to adapt to Mikel Arteta\u2019s system before showing his true level. That perspective arrives at an important moment. Questions surrounded Gyokeres earlier in the season, particularly given the fee Arsenal committed to secure him. Yet as performances improve and goals follow, those doubts continue to fade.<\/p>\n Consequently, this now looks less like a player under pressure and more like a striker finding rhythm at exactly the right time.<\/p>\n Borges pointed directly to adaptation as the key factor behind Gyokeres\u2019 early inconsistency.<\/p>\n He explained that Arsenal\u2019s style demands a specific understanding, especially for a central striker expected to link play while also delivering goals. Therefore, the adjustment period was not a concern internally, even if supporters questioned his output at first.<\/p>\n Moreover, Borges acknowledged that fans felt \u201csuspicious\u201d given the price paid. That reaction reflects modern football reality. Big fees bring instant expectation. However, he made it clear that patience has now been rewarded.<\/p>\n The truth, as Borges put it, has \u201ccome to the surface\u201d.<\/a><\/p>\nRui Borges highlights key Viktor Gyokeres adjustment period<\/strong><\/h2>\n