Arteta expressed confidence in Gyokeres' ability to adapt to the Premier League, stating that he will be "100% or more" ready for the season kickoff. He praised Gyokeres' willingness and confidence, saying that he has no doubts the player will be in a strong position.

The Arsenal manager emphasized the importance of Gyokeres starting a match and connecting with the team, which he believed was achieved during the Villarreal game. He also noted that Gyokeres has shown a lot of purpose and attacking ability in his short time with the team.

Arteta expressed optimism that many of the players who have not played many minutes will be ready for the upcoming match against Bilbao in a much better condition.

When asked how long it would take for Gyokeres to adjust to his new teammates, Arteta replied that he hopes it will be just a few days. He noted that Gyokeres is building connections with his teammates and is getting a good feeling in training. He also mentioned that Gyokeres' fitness level will improve with each passing session.