Arsenal s new player Geocles first Hong Kong debut in succession

After joining Arsenal, Geocles took over the No. 14 jersey of the team's best scorer in history, Henry, and played in the preseason bench against Tottenham in Hong Kong.

After joining the Premier League team "Guller" Arsenal, Gyokeres has inherited the No. 14 jersey of the team's best scorer in history, and made his debut in preseason substitute on Thursday (July 31) evening in Hong Kong. But the Swedish center stressed that he did not want to be compared with Henry, he just wanted to "do his own thing."

Arsenal has been missing a regular striker in recent years, and with Geocles joining from Sporting Lisbon for £64 million last Saturday (26th), Arsenal has finally filled the vacancy.

After debuting as an Arsenal player as an Arsenal player last Sunday (27th), Geocles played Arsenal's No. 14 jersey on Thursday, playing in the 77th minute of the bench in the London derby against Tottenham in Hong Kong. Tottenham eventually won the game with midfielder Sarr's goal in the 45th minute of the first half.

When asked before the game why he chose to take over Henry's No. 14 jersey, Geocles said: "Of course I know the history of this jersey number, but to be honest, there are not many numbers left, and I really have to choose.

" But it's obvious that there is no one to choose that number yet, so for me, it's an easy choice. ”

Henry won two Premier League titles, three FA Cup championships with Arsenal, and won the Premier League Golden Boot four times, but Geocles does not want the outside world to compare him with Henry.

He said: "I don't know." I have no intention of comparing his career achievements.

"Especially here, I just want to do my own thing and show my ability. Of course, he is a very good player, but we are different types of players. I just want to focus on doing my own thing."

Arsenal coach Arteta said that after his first meeting with Geocles, he felt that the No. 14 jersey was very suitable for him.

He explained: "I will use the adjective 'faith', which is the first thing I noticed when I talk to him.

"He is a very determined person. From the time he talks about the club, the club's history, especially when he mentions Henry and the meaning of the jersey, he can feel that he has developed a deep relationship with this club. He quickly felt that feeling, and when you felt that – just follow it. ”

Geocles: It is not difficult to choose Arsenal

Geocles revealed that he actually has other suitors, but choosing Arsenal "is not a difficult decision."

"I feel that they all want me to come here. Of course, this is a historic club. I just feel like I want to come here and be a part of this club. ”

Because he missed Portuguese sports training before the transfer transaction was concluded, Geocles was once warned by his old boss Varandas to face punishment.

Recalling those days, Geocles said: "I have been waiting here for a long time. I've always wanted to come here, but it's not easy. But I finally came and it felt great.

"I tried to train as much as I could, and I repeated the same routine for many days. Wake up, train, eat supper, and go to bed. It lasted for weeks, but it was definitely worth it."