Published: 02:01, 24 January 2026 | Updated: 02:01, 24 January 2026

Even when he scores, things just aren't going Viktor Gyokeres' way right now. 

The Swede was on the pitch for just 15 minutes at the San Siro on Tuesday night, but that was enough time for him to make his mark against Inter Milan. 

It was a well-taken goal, too, a powerful shot from outside the area, the ball climbing too high for goalkeeper Yann Sommer.

The relief etched on the striker’s face, though, told its own story. Having been sat on the bench as his fellow striker Gabriel Jesus scored a first-half brace, and repeatedly showed off the intricate movement that is the Brazilian's trademark, Gyokeres will have been feeling the heat. The last thing you need as a misfiring striker struggling to justify a £64million price tag is your rival for a starting position showing you up.

Pressure is inevitable after a big-money move. But Gyokeres' five goals from 20 Premier League games, coupled with clunky performances and now the form of Jesus, are making matters worse. Indeed, ‘invisible...