Leandro Trossard has been a key piece in the Arsenal attack since he joined the gunners over a year ago.
The Belgian spent four years with Brighton before moving to Arsenal for €24million. That fee turned out to be a bargain; Trossard has scored 22 Premier League goals since he joined the club.
The forward was involved in a bit of controversy this season after he was sent off for kicking the ball away against Manchester City. Arsenal fans were furious at the decision, but Howard Webb says the referee made the right call.
Trossard scored and provided an assist in Belgium’s 2-2 draw with Italy during the international break.
Leandro Trossard says his aim is to be impactful for the team
Trossard has been used as a utility player at Arsenal, filing in across the front three or sometimes in midfield for Mikel Arteta. The Belgian says he doesn’t really mind where he plays as long as he can affect the game:
“I try to change the game, be impactful and help the team to score goals, to get it over the line and get the three points,” he said.
“I always try to follow the game. It’s a bit different in the first half and the second half because players get tired, but I try to watch it and see where weaknesses are and try to exploit them when I come on.
“That’s what you do it for, to come on the pitch, hear people sing your name and if you can give back by scoring goals it’s a perfect match. I’m really grateful for them shouting and singing my name. Hopefully it can carry on for a long time.”
Trossard was even used at fullback under Graham Potter at Brighton.
Arsenal star shares story of how he gained his unique ability
Leandro Trossard can use both feet, and has played on both flanks for Arsenal and Belgium. The forward says he learnt to use both feet to play football because of his grandfather:
“When some people get injured or even when the manager wants to play a different system, he can always use me in different positions,” he explained. “That’s the advantage for me. Also I’m two footed, I don’t mind playing on the left or the right, so that’s the biggest advantage I have.
“My grandfather was the one always telling me that it’s so important to be able to play with both feet. He taught me a lot and it pays off now on the pitch.”
Trossard could be in line for a start this weekend with questions over the fitness of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.
