Cristhian Mosquera reveals what Viktor Gyokeres is really like in Arsenal training

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Cristhian Mosquera is still settling into life at Arsenal, but he has made quite an impression early in his career at the club.

The defender joined from Valencia for a bargain fee of just £13 million, replacing the gap left in the backline from the exits of Takehiro Tomiyasu and, later, Jakub Kiwior.

It was viewed as a deal for a backup defender with some potential for the future, but he has been called into action rather early.

An injury to William Saliba meant that Cristhian Mosquera was quickly thrown into action and has impressed in that time.

While the usual duo of Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes are back, the Spanish youth international is still pushing them for a place in the team.

Mosquera has outlined the differences he’s experienced at Arsenal already, with Viktor Gyokeres seemingly helping him out.

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Cristhian Mosquera praises Viktor Gyokeres’ impact at Arsenal

Mosquera’s transfer to Arsenal was one of eight deals conducted over the summer window, with one of the big deals also coming for Viktor Gyokeres.

The Swedish international was signed with a view to solving some issues with the forward line, bringing goals and a physical presence.

So far, Arsenal are pleased with Gyokeres’ impact, with there being plenty more to come from the striker.

What fans see on the pitch is only half the story, though, as his work ethic and attitude in training also has a big impact on him and his teammates.

Mosquera revealed his admiration for Gyokeres when speaking with Diario AS, as he said: “He is a beast, an animal!

“Training with him helps defenders improve. There were great players at Valencia, but training with this type of top-level footballer is a big leap.”

It’s a glowing statement on Gyokeres, showing just how much he is pushing others, as well as himself, in these moments.

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Viktor Gyokeres’ impact is overshadowed by Arsenal goal tally

So far, Viktor Gyokeres has received some mixed views from supporters as they try and understand exactly what the forward brings to the team.

He is a very different striker from the likes of Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus, who are both more concerned about getting on the ball and making things happen.

A lot of what Gyokeres does goes under the radar.

The 27-year-old will often have very few touches in a game, but his strength and physicality mean he is able to pin back the opposition defenders.

That creates space for others to go and create opportunities, even if it doesn’t reflect on his actual numbers.

Gyokeres has just three Premier League goals this season, but what he is offering is worth a lot more than that.

Perhaps his impact in training also brings that bit of extra value that Arsenal need to get them over the line this season.