Sweden head coach Graham Potter has backed Viktor Gyokeres despite the Arsenal striker struggling to secure regular playing time under Mikel Arteta this season.

According to a report by Football London on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, Potter is pleased with Gyokeres' professionalism and contribution to Arsenal, despite his limited opportunities in the Premier League.

The 28-year-old has started just one of Arsenal's opening 10 league matches this season, raising questions about his position in Arteta's plans.

However, his recent performances have offered encouragement, particularly in the Champions League, where he scored and provided an assist in Arsenal's 2-1 victory over Slavia Prague.

Potter, who previously managed Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham, is looking forward to working with the striker again during the international break.

Speaking to The Independent about Gyokeres' lack of regular minutes at club level, the Sweden manager said:

“It doesn’t really matter, is the truth, because he’s done brilliant for us when he’s been playing every week [for Arsenal], and he’s done brilliant for us when he hasn’t been playing every week. Whatever he does in his club, that’s part of the thing that you can’t control.

"You just have to accept that, and then you just make sure that from a loading perspective, when he comes in you’re careful with him. But he’s such a professional, fit guy that loves playing football for Sweden.”

Gyokeres has been particularly effective for his country under Potter, scoring 10 goals in 11 appearances.

He also found the net in all four of Sweden's matches during the previous international break, helping his country strengthen its position in the Nations League group.

Sweden are now targeting promotion, which they can secure with victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Saturday.

At Arsenal, Gyokeres has also received encouraging feedback from Arteta following his impressive display against Slavia Prague.

The Gunners manager praised his overall contribution, highlighting his movement, connection with teammates and ability to exploit spaces.

Arteta said: "I thought he was really good. It was a game we believed would be really good for him, for the demands the opponent puts in and the spaces he could use.

"He’s done it really well, not just for the assist and the goal, but he was really connected to the team. It’s really great news for him, because he really needed that performance."

The striker has now registered two goals and three assists in his last six appearances across all competitions.

Although he remains behind Kai Havertz in Arsenal's attacking pecking order, the demanding fixture schedule could provide further opportunities.

Gyokeres finished last season as Arsenal's leading scorer in all competitions with 21 goals following his arrival from Sporting CP.