Leandro Trossard: The Stand-Out Performer for Arsenal and the Praise of a Legend
Leandro Trossard's brilliance for Arsenal this season has caught the attention of both fans and former players. His intelligence, goal involvements, and clutch performances have elevated Mikel Arteta's team and earned high praise from an Arsenal legend. Let's delve deeper into what makes Trossard a standout player for the Gunners this season.
Leandro Trossard has been in brilliant form for Arsenal this season, establishing himself as a vital and often decisive presence in Mikel Arteta’s team. His intelligence and goal involvements have elevated the team's performances and helped maintain their title challenge, earning him high praise from an Arsenal legend, who has also claimed the Belgium international has more to offer. Trossard's flexibility is an immense benefit to Arteta, allowing the manager to adapt systems, rest key players like Gabriel Martinelli or Bukayo Saka, and cover for injuries without any discernible drop in quality. What makes Trossard a stand-out player this season is his ability as a clutch performer. He has a remarkable track record this campaign for scoring crucial, timely goals in big games, including pivotal strikes in both the Premier League and the Champions League group stages. His composure in high-pressure situations makes him a reliable outlet when the team needs inspiration. Despite not always starting every match, Trossard boasts an impressive goal contribution rate per minute played and this efficiency is a testament to his clinical finishing ability with either foot, memorable scoring against north London rivals Spurs last month. He contributes significantly to the team's build-up play, and links up seamlessly with team-mates and offers a superb work rate in defensive transitions. So far this season, he has netted five times for the Gunners.Gunners legend Thierry Henry, who coached Trossard during his time as a coach in the Belgium set-up, has compared his playing style to an Arsenal Invincible legend, but says he still has more to offer. Looking for smarter football bets? Get expert previews, data-driven predictions & winning insights with GOAL Tips on Telegram. Join our growing community now!In his Betway blog, when asked if he’s been impressed with Trossard this season, Henry replied: “Yes and no, because I know what he can do. I’ve seen it in training for the national team, and I saw what he did when he was at Genk. He had an outstanding season that got him the move to Brighton. I’m not surprised because I knew it was in there. It was tough for him to play at times during my time with Belgium because Eden Hazard was in front of him. That’s just a tough one, I guess. If you look at the goals he scored in Belgium, when he sees the goal and you let him shoot, it’s over. Him being able to finish is something that he worked on early doors, and he can do it with either foot. "I like the way he manoeuvres the ball, and since his Brighton days he added that intensity to be able to play in the Premier League. He’s clever enough to understand that everything comes from the right for Arsenal because Bukayo is there, so sometimes he needs to be on the back post to finish. He’s not that type of winger to stay high and wide when everything’s happening on the other side. He comes inside and scores the goals that I remember Freddie Ljungberg scoring. We used to build on the left in my time, and finishing with Freddie making the run inside, or finishing with a tap-in at the back post. Trossard has that understanding of what he needs to do for the team at the moment."Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reportingArsenal head to Merseyside this weekend with Trossard hoping to continue his impressive record on the road. The Belgium international has been involved in nine goals in his last nine away Premier League appearances for the north London club with six goals and three assists, scoring or assisting in each of his last four. The last Arsenal player to score or assist in five in a row was Bukayo Saka between December and March in the 23-24 season.
The Impact of Leandro Trossard
Leandro Trossard has been a vital presence in Arsenal's squad this season, showcasing his intelligence and goal-scoring ability. His flexibility allows Mikel Arteta to adapt systems, rest key players, and cover for injuries without a drop in quality. Trossard's knack for scoring crucial goals in big games has proven his worth as a clutch performer.
Clinical and Reliable Performer
Despite not starting every match, Trossard boasts an impressive goal contribution rate, highlighting his clinical finishing with either foot. His memorable goals, including strikes against rivals like Spurs, demonstrate his composure in high-pressure situations. Trossard also contributes significantly to build-up play and displays a superb work rate in defensive transitions.
Thierry Henry's Comparison
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry, who has coached Trossard in the Belgium set-up, sees shades of an Arsenal Invincible legend in the Belgium winger's playing style. While impressed by Trossard's growth, Henry believes there is more to come from the talented forward. Drawing parallels to past Arsenal greats, Henry appreciates Trossard's tactical understanding and goal-scoring instincts.
Continued Success on the Road
As Arsenal head to Merseyside, Trossard will look to continue his impressive away record. The Belgium international has been directly involved in nine goals in his last nine Premier League away games for Arsenal, showcasing his impact in crucial matches. With a recent run of scoring or assisting in away fixtures, Trossard aims to maintain his productive form and contribute to Arsenal's pursuit of success.






