Arsenal Debate – Should Trossard start ahead of Martinelli against Liverpool?

The Conundrum: Why Leandro Trossard Should Start Over Gabriel Martinelli Against Liverpool.  by Goonerboy

As Arsenal prepare to face off against Liverpool on Sunday, there has been much debate on the front three that Mikel Arteta will choose to start against the Reds.

The Gunners have a plethora of attacking talent at their disposal, but the question on many fans’ minds is who will make up the front three and can they deliver against a tough and unpredictable Liverpool side?

For me, Saka and Jesus should definitely start, simply because Saka has no replacement and Jesus is simply the only forward I can trust against  Van Dijk and Matip/Konate, so we have a choice to make between the duo of  Trossard and Martinelli.

One player who has been most impressive lately is Leandro Trossard. The 27-year-old Belgian winger has been in excellent form for Arsenal since joining in January, scoring a goal and providing seven assists in the Premier League. Trossard’s versatility and creativity could be the key to unlocking the Liverpool defense, making him a strong candidate to start on Sunday.

However, many fans are calling for Gabriel Martinelli to be given a starting berth. The Brazilian international has equally been brilliant this season scoring 13 goals and providing 3 assists.  Martinelli’s energy, work rate, and clinical finishing make him a dangerous player, and he could be the perfect foil for Arsenal’s other attacking talents.

So, who should Arteta choose to start? While both Trossard and Martinelli have their merits, there are a few reasons why Trossard should be given the nod over his Brazilian counterpart.

Firstly, Trossard has more experience than Martinelli, having played in some of Europe’s top leagues before joining Arsenal. This experience could be crucial against a Liverpool side that can be very dangerous at home.

Secondly, Trossard has scored three goals against Liverpool at Anfield this season and will be full of confidence going there again, which could work in our favour as we need all the confidence we can get right now to win our first Premier League in Anfield since 2012.

Lastly, Trossard’s creativity could be the key to unlocking the Liverpool defense. The Belgian has an excellent eye for a pass and is not afraid to take on defenders, another thing I love about him is the fact that he makes good decisions more often than not which shows how intelligent he is as a footballer.

In conclusion,  My front three would be Trossard-Jesus-Saka. while it would be unfair to leave Gabriel Martinelli out, I believe starting Leandro Trossard on the left wing could be the best option for Arsenal against Liverpool on Sunday. Trossard’s experience, a natural fit for the position, and creative abilities could be crucial in helping the Gunners secure a positive result against one of their toughest opponents of the season, which could determine whether or not we win the title.  Martinelli can come in to terrorize the tired Liverpool defense in the second half.

What would be your preferred front three against Liverpool and why?Goonerboy.


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42 Comments

  1. Absolutely start Trossard. Stats alone should be enough proof. Bring Martinelli midway through second half for impact and pace, hopefully against a tired Liverpool! COYG!!

    1. a coach cannot bench is top scorer in a crucial match like the one Arsenal has at the weekend

    2. How does the stats prove Trossard a better choice than Martinelli?
      Both are intelligent players and any of them would do..
      I’d MA could start Martinelli Trossard Saka and introduce Jesus later

  2. If it were possible Saka,Martineli, Jesus and Trossard should all start, it might mean Xhaka sits, but it also means our left and right side would have speed.

  3. Martineli starts all day long for me, maybe drop Jesus because for me he’s not there yet in terms of sharpness, not 100%. We all know Martineli loves playing against Liverpool and Trossard scored a hatrick against them. Saka is undropable at moment.

  4. Martinelli should start on the left wing, because his dribbling skills, pace and energy would likely give Liverpool a lot of problems, especially if they play with Alexander-Arnold

    Trossard’s interchanging play with Martinelli was amazing, but Jesus’ physicality and trickeries would likely make us win some free-kicks/ penalties. We might not be able to score from open play, so Jesus’ tricks would be helpful to make chances

  5. Just go back and watch the game at the Emirates to see why Martinelli Starts all day long ,absolutely creamed Trent Arnold in the first half and he was replaced at half time .

    1. Exactl Dan,Trossard comes in as a sub and could still pact the game. He is our top scorer.

  6. Yes,Marinelli strats for his dribbling,pace,physicality,scoring talent and his defensive attributes which will help Zenchenco a lot to control Liverpool break.

  7. I think Trossard should start for his work rate on the pitch. And he has the ability to break through Liverpool’s deference than Martinelli

  8. I think trossard should start. Giving his varsatile styles of play to interchange perfectly with jesus and play as a false 9 so that liverpool will have to contend with 2 strikers

  9. We should think about the combination and versatility of Martinelli and Trossard at the time of the absence of Jesus, both can change their playing positions that makes opponent defenders confused.
    In addition Trossard’s ability to play in the middle position help Arsenal to control the game at the above the waist, and he,Trossard can assist or score anytime. So, Martinelli,Trossard should have to start. Jesus have to be introduced at right time to ignite the fire later.

  10. martinelli, trossard, saka. Trossard 3 goals at anfield already, contributing to goals every game. Jesus we still shouldn’t rush. He got taken off 60 min into the leeds match which to me indicates hes not quite yet at 100% yet and medical team is still monitoring the minutes he play.

  11. Starting Martinelli could give us an early paychological advantage as he scored the opener at the Emirates within seconds in the reverse fixture. Also his pace on the break might force Liverpool to not play too expansive and unsettle us in the first 45 mins

  12. Trossard has been amazing, but Martinelli has to start because the last thing TAA needs is someone as quick, direct, skillful and tenacious as Gabi running at him. It would actually be a tactical error to not put Martinelli up against TAA.

    Saka obviously starts as he’s a big game player. It will be a toss up between Trossard and Jesus.

  13. One thing I’m certain of(and which gladdens my heart)is that both of them will play – probably 60:40 in game-time minutes. So I don’t really care who starts.
    COYG! We need to win this game and put the Anfield ghost to sleep.

  14. Martinelli is a better impact sub than Trossard in terms of pace, so I would start the Belgian.

    Tierney to cover Salah on the wing and Zinchenko as an impact sub if we go behind.

  15. Also im surprised so many ppl think TAA is going to start against us. I 100% expect it to be Gomez again. That’ll make it harder for Martinelli since Gomez actually has some defensive qualities to him.

    1. Haha , that would be to our advantage bcos there attack on that flank would weaken. Gomez is only good in defense. Then Jesus and Martinelli would switch sides to our advantage. Gomez wud struggle with Jesus.

    2. Gomez won’t be able to support Sala much as he would concentrate on marty. But he would struggle with Jesus/Trossard switching positions with Marty. This will work to our advantage and am we would exploit it

  16. I think it will be a starting Line-up of Martinelli-Trosarrd-Saka I think Jesus started the last game because Saka wasn’t fit..

  17. To me Gabriel should not start because he hold on to the ball too much. Others release the ball quicker.

  18. NO, I believe that Trossard should start instead of Jesus.

    Jesus is then available to come on later in the game to replace either Nellie or Trossard, when the Liverpool defence are a little more tired!!!

  19. Am loving how starting three up top is now a headache. This Arsenal team is going places.

  20. Arteta has a huge call to make, I think others might be right though, the call could be between Trossard and Jesus. Jesus has a more lengthy understanding with Martinelli, but Trossard is more match ready you’d imagine. Jesus is a hurricane, Trossard an assist machine, I don’t envy having to make this decision. It’s great that we’re debating whether or not to start our top scorer, good times!

  21. Martinelli literally ran Arnold off the pitch in the reverse fixture. He faked an injury at half time to request mercy. Trossard can replace Gabi or Jesus at the hour mark to take advantage of a tired defence.

  22. There is no way that Arteta will bench Martinelli. Trossard will come in in the second half to replace Jesus, who is not yet ready to play 90 minutes against a tough defense.

  23. There is no way that Arteta will bench Martinelli. Trossard will come in in the second half to replace Jesus, who is not yet ready to play 90 minutes against a tough defense.

  24. You wanna contain Alexander Arnold at Anfield? You play Martinelli to hold him back. Trossard is a brilliant creator but Martinelli is faster, more direct and defensively sound. Not mention the on-going memes for those 2 players. If Martinelli hits form at Anfield, we gonna witness a murder on field.

  25. The argument is not about who is better btw Trossard and Martinelli. It’s about defensive duties. If Zinchenko starts at LB then it must be Martinelli to help defensively otherwise Sala will have a nice day on that flank. Later on Tierney and Trossard can be brought on for Zinchenko and Martinelli. Tierney is better defensively than Zinchenko.

  26. I would start Martinelli. We must assume that Klopp will go with his usual back 4 of Trent, Konate, Virgil, Robertson. Trent has had a torrid time of it this season and for all his technical grace he is a poor defender and not overly quick. Trossard has been excellent since joining us, and indeed has already bagged a hat-trick against Liverpool this season, but did so playing in a False 9 if I’m not mistaken. There is no chance of him starting ahead of Jesus, so I think we should go with Martinelli. He’s our top scorer and horrible to play against and we will probably never have a better chance to twist the knife against Liverpool. I would fancy Martinelli against Trent or Gomez, whichever one plays. I think we will win at Anfield. I just hope they believe they will, because it could just as easily end up another scoreline like the one against Man Utd otherwise.

  27. By now, Liverpool must have watched that match Trossard scored harttrick over and again. Tactically, they will be ready for him. For that reason, I would want him to come in to do the havoc. I would also play Zinny in the midfield and bring back Tierney. Arteta needs to reschedule his team and tactics so as dismantle Klopp game plan. This match will be won and lost by the coach.

  28. I would want him (Trossard to come in from the bench.
    * Reschurfle* not *reschedule *

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