{"id":46793,"date":"2026-05-05T21:05:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T01:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/05\/alan-shearer-reveals-arsenal-tweaks-behind-victor-gokeres-recent-development\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T21:05:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T01:05:18","slug":"alan-shearer-reveals-arsenal-tweaks-behind-victor-gokeres-recent-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/05\/alan-shearer-reveals-arsenal-tweaks-behind-victor-gokeres-recent-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Alan Shearer reveals Arsenal tweaks behind Victor Gokeres&#8217; recent development"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/05\/alan-shearer-reveals-arsenal-tweaks-behind-victor-gokeres-recent-development\/#Alan_Shearer_talks_about_how_Arsenal_improved_Victor_Gokeres\" >Alan Shearer talks about how Arsenal improved Victor Gokeres<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/05\/alan-shearer-reveals-arsenal-tweaks-behind-victor-gokeres-recent-development\/#Wayne_Rooney_praises_Gokeres\" >Wayne Rooney praises Gokeres<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>(Photo Credit: Richard Sellers\/Sports Photo\/All Star\/Justin Setterfield via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Arsenal mainstay Victor Gokeres&#8217; overall play on and off the ball has seen a marked improvement in recent weeks, and Premier League legend Alan Shearer believes the changes are due to certain tactical tweaks by Mikel Arteta&#8217;s side.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Swedish powerhouse hasn&#8217;t been able to repeat last season&#8217;s impressive goal tally and often struggled physically, but they improved as the season progressed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alan_Shearer_talks_about_how_Arsenal_improved_Victor_Gokeres\"><\/span>Alan Shearer talks about how Arsenal improved Victor Gokeres<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Shearer, the secret to this success lies in the service provided by Arsenal&#8217;s midfield.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking as a pundit on Amazon Prime during Arsenal&#8217;s decisive victory in the Champions League semi-final, Shearer said the Gunners had finally learned how to make the most of their striker&#8217;s unique skillset.<\/p>\n<p>Shearer elaborated that his early serve prevents opposing defenders from doubling up on the Swede, allowing him to use his explosive speed and strength in one-on-one situations.<\/p>\n<p>By eliminating extra touches in the build-up, Arsenal transformed G\u00f6keres from a target man into a devastating transition weapon.<\/p>\n<p>He said (via BBC Sport): &#8220;One thing I think Arsenal have improved on is Gokeres. They need him to be quick and play the ball early and that&#8217;s something they&#8217;ve been working on more and more in recent weeks.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wayne_Rooney_praises_Gokeres\"><\/span>Wayne Rooney praises Gokeres<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shearer isn&#8217;t the only one impressed with the forward&#8217;s development. Former Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney also recently praised him for becoming the key player Arsenal have missed.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking after his best ever performance in an Arsenal shirt against Fulham, Rooney said of Gokeres:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I liked Gokeres all season. I think he has done very well for the team. He plays as a defender and I think his goals this season have been good. This is the time when we need him, the run-in. This is what you need when you bring a number nine to the club. 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