Gyökeres started every match for Sweden at the tournament, finishing with one goal and two assists before France ended their campaign with a 3-0 victory in the last-32 tie.
That output was not enough to prevent criticism, particularly after the defeat, but it remains a meaningful contribution across a demanding international run. The golf reaction has simply given social media an easier target than analysing Sweden’s exit.
The jokes have focused on his finishing and penalty-area play, yet they remain light-hearted rather than a serious reflection of his standing at club level.
Gyökeres is expected to return to Arsenal’s pre-season programme after joining the club in a reported £63.5m deal. His priority will be building rhythm with Mikel Arteta’s team, not answering online comments about a golf swing.
For Arsenal, the forward’s involvement is significant. Pre-season friendlies offer time to develop movement patterns, pressing triggers and combinations with the players supplying him. Those details will matter more than a short clip viewed thousands of times.
Arsenal’s first friendly is scheduled against Girona on 1 August, followed by meetings with Real Betis, Borussia Dortmund and Como. The campaign then moves towards the Premier League opener against Coventry, three weeks after the Girona fixture.
Gyökeres is expected to feature in those matches, giving him a chance to replace social-media noise with goals, link-up play and a clearer understanding of Arteta’s demands. The golf clip may continue to circulate, but his first Arsenal performances of the new season will decide the more important narrative.