Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres says he can break Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s all-time Sweden goalscoring record and that it is “100 per cent” one of his goals.
The 28-year-old has been in sensational form for the Blågult, scoring in seven consecutive Nations League matches and registering 25 goals in 41 caps for Sweden.
Ibrahimovic retired as Sweden’s top scorer with 62 goals in 122 appearances — Gyokeres needs 37 more to equal the record.
Speaking to Fotbollskanalen ahead of today’s Nations League clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Stockholm, Gyokeres was asked if the record is achievable.
“Yes, if I keep playing and continue for a longer period. Of course it’s possible,” Gyokeres said.
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“It’s a goal to work towards, 100 percent. It has felt good with that part. It is clear that I want to continue on that track and score goals for the national team. It’s a fantastic feeling. It can’t get much better than that.”
Gyokeres, who missed training on Thursday as a precaution, scored four goals in four matches during the last international break under Graham Potter. Three more goals would move him past Agne Simonsson and Tomas Brolin into ninth place on Sweden’s all-time list.
Sweden lead Nations League Group B4 with 10 points, two ahead of Bosnia. A win today secures top spot and promotion to League A.
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