Viktor Gyokeres says he feels in far better physical shape than when he signed for Arsenal a year ago.<\/p>\n
The 28-year-old forward joined the Gunners in a \u00a364million deal last summer after scoring 97 goals in 102 games for Sporting Lisbon before experiencing a mixed first season at the Emirates Stadium.<\/p>\n
Gyokeres came in for criticism over some of his performances and started only 26 of the 36 Premier League games in which he featured.<\/p>\n
However, he finished the campaign with 21 goals in 55 appearances in all competitions as Arsenal won their first league title in 22 years and reached the Champions League final.<\/p>\n
Gyokeres converted a second-half penalty on Sunday as Arsenal were beaten 3-2 by Borussia Dortmund in the Emirates Cup final.<\/p>\n
"I feel much, much better than probably last pre-season," he said, according to Arsenal's website.<\/p>\n
"I've had more weeks now and it feels very, very good physically."<\/p>\n
Bruno Guimaraes was introduced to Arsenal fans ahead of Sunday's 3-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund (John Walton\/PA)<\/p>\n
Arsenal introduced new signing Bruno Guimaraes to fans ahead of kick-off against Dortmund, while captain Martin Odegaard made his first appearance of pre-season.<\/p>\n
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta expected to have his full squad back at the club's training ground on Monday following players' involvement in the World Cup.<\/p>\n
"It was amazing to be back and to feel the atmosphere and see the fans again but of course we wanted a result as well," said Sweden international Gyokeres.<\/p>\n
"I think we're in a good stage, everyone is coming back now from the World Cup so I'm sure we're going to be ready for everything that comes."<\/p>\n
William Saliba, right, was injured playing for France at the World Cup (Mike Egerton\/PA)<\/p>\n
Arteta said right-back Jurrien Timber is still "weeks away" from being available following groin surgery, while centre-back William Saliba is in "rest mode" after suffering a back injury with France.<\/p>\n
Arsenal host Italian side Como \u2013 managed by former Gunners midfielder Cesc Fabregas \u2013 on Wednesday in another pre-season friendly before facing FA Cup holders Manchester City on Sunday in the Community Shield in Cardiff.<\/p>\n