As per @SA2FC, Arsenal striker Viktor Gyökeres does not have a serious muscle injury, instead, the 27‑year‑old striker is managing fatigue and will continue training as usual ahead of the upcoming fixtures. He has been cleared to take part in the squad for next weekend’s game against Sunderland.
Gyökeres started the recent win away at Burnley in excellent form, scoring the opener and looking sharp in attack. However, he was substituted at half‑time after reporting a “little niggle,” a minor muscular discomfort that initially raised concern.
Initial medical assessment suggested the issue was more likely to be fatigue or tightness rather than a full‐blown muscle injury. Injury analysts have placed his return timeline at less than a week if it remains just fatigue.
The fact that Gyökeres will train and is expected in the squad is a big boost. Arsenal are chasing multiple fronts and the number 9 role is too important to leave vulnerable. While it’s still wise to monitor his minutes, the club’s decision to treat this as fatigue rather than injury means they can approach the next matches with confidence.
The upcoming game against Sunderland is one in which Arsenal will want to maintain momentum and having Gyökeres available (if not fully back to 100 %) preserves options rather than forcing an early risk.
Sources inform me that Gyokeres is FINE. NO apparent serious muscle injury – fatigue and could be rested when we travel to Prague. Player is expected to proceed as usual in training + participate in the game against #Sunderland next weekend. pic.twitter.com/hgvNmmZeuZ
— 2SAONLY (@2SA_FC) November 2, 2025
Author Opinion
It will be important for manager Mikel Arteta to manage Gyökeres’ workload carefully atleast until either of Havertz or Jesus is back. Fatigue can turn into something more serious if mis‑handled. Ensuring he starts the next game feeling fresh rather than rushed back will be the smarter long‑term move.
