Leandro Trossard has faced significant criticism in recent weeks due to his on-pitch struggles. Some Gooners advocated for his benching, citing his lack of impact when playing in the inside channels as a 10 or, at times, as a false 9.
He impressed the other day while on international duty, despite his Belgium side losing 1-0 to Italy. Playing a midfield role, he was quite influential, providing crucial passes, and had the potential to score or assist a number of goals, but unfortunately, the Red Devils’ luck in front of goal was lacking.
He was eager to improve on his performance against Italy on Sunday night, which even earned him a shoutout from us. However, that wasn’t the case.
In the 37th minute of his team’s 1-0 loss to Israel, the Leandro Trossard sustained an injury and had to leave the game.
Odegaard, Trossard, Saka, Calafiori, Martinelli… what’s with our players picking an injury with their national team?
Reports indicate that an Israeli player stepped on Trossard’s foot during this match, causing him to limp off the field.
Although the injury’s extent is unknown, some Gooners’ reaction is surprising.
Some are celebrating that he’s going to be sidelined and won’t have to be involved in the next few games. We must confront this group. Injuries aren’t something to celebrate.
Any Arsenal supporter who is celebrating Trossard’s injury is not a true Arsenal fan…
As a Gooner, you should be hoping that Trossard will be okay, as Arsenal needs every player at this point.
Winless in the last four league games, Arsenal needs to turn things around in the fixture marathon ahead of them to salvage their league campaign.
Yes, Trossard hasn’t been at his best, but only one Arsenal attacker has thrived in Martin Odegaard’s absence, and that’s Bukayo Saka. With Odegaard back, Arsenal’s attacking dynamics are bound to change, and that would possibly give the Arsenal attackers like Trossard the lift they needed to regain their form.
Super-sub or not, Trossard has proven himself at Arsenal; we can’t be unfair to him by doubting him when we need to back him.
Jack Anderson
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I bet no Gooner will celebrate Trossard’s injury, because he’s a super-sub
I just wanted him benched because he has single-handedly cost us seven points
This is Jesus’ chance to showcase his skills
He has single handed Lu cost us 7 points??? That is a bit of a stretch. His red card was stupid but also unfortunate and we have 10 other players on the field trying to win also at all times! It is the gaffer’s choice to put him in or to take him out. Trossard’s fault? Hogwash.
I agree with you sir. I have never been your fan.
His red cost us 2 points
Saliba’s was his fault. 2 points dropped
Last minute miss vs Chelsea 2 points dropped. 6 points already
Crazy talk. The game of football is 90 minutes plus extra time. Armchair quarterbacks like yourself pick small moments and make big claims. So Trossard’s miss cost us the win versus Chelsea? What about Havertz dropping his marker and allowing Neto an open shot on goal. Truth is neither are to blame. The team lost. I’ll concede the dumb red card (which I thought was an unfair call) but other than that you can’t put an Arsenal loss or tie on just one player.
gotanidea,
Jesus couldn’t shine if you gave him a torch.😂
💯 true
Why would anyone celebrate Trossard getting injured?
people need to give Trossard some leeway. For me he takes that lw position when everyone is fit. Being judged on playing as a creative ten when his best attribute is being a shadow striker and appearing unmarked in the box. When he’s carded with being the creative outlet he’s going to struggle as he’s a finisher not a creator. Similar situation with Havertz being used in a position he doesn’t really excel at in midfield.
Some of these national team managers can be very insensitive.
I mean, Trossard played all of 90 minutes against Italy; couldn’t he have been rested against Israel?
CM, Belgium needed to put out their strongest side, as they don’t want to get relegated from their Nations League group A.
I’ve not been overly impressed with Trossard’s recent performances, but I certainly am not celebrating that he’s picked up an injury.
I find it strange that if there are any fans out there who are celebrating, what are you thinking.
Trosard by far our best finisher in the team at the moment.
We need him fit. It is not easy to play for the manager, he works you like a slave master. No way Trosard runs around that midfield like Odegard on short notice.
We need him as an impact sub.
I love his intelligent play.
His form will be back, let’s give him some time please.
You’d be a pretty odd Arsenal fan to “celebrate” any Arsenal player being injured, wouldn’t you?
Criticising Trossard or any Arsenal player for their performance is one thing – these are highly professionals so that goes with the territory – but being happy he’s injured is quite different.
Bertie,
Totally agree, the mind boggles.
Anyone celebrating an Arsenal player injury, is NOT a true fan.
Hope all our injured players are back soon.
If any person who supports Arsenal does celebrate a player’s injury, they are NOT a real Arsenal fan
I think highly of Trossard. Arguably our best finisher
Don’t know where the word “celebrate”, fits in when someone is injured. We don’t even use it for opposition players. I may not be a huge Trossard fan in terms of how effective he is over 90 minutes, but there is no denying that his goals have been crucial for Arsenal l over the past year or so.
I’m not sure where Jack Anderson (the author of this article) got his information that Arsenal fans are “celebrating?”
Perhaps he could give actual details, as I’ve not come across any as yet?
Get well soon Trossard, your part of the first team squad.
Ken. He got it from that idiot by the name of “CHARLES WATTS “. That says it all. But the injury is only a knock,,, not muscular according to Watts. Anything Watts reports, I take with a pinch of salt. Watts is another puppet on the Arsenal payroll with a hand up his arse moving his lips, at all of Arteta’s press conferences. He’s one of those kind of journalist that doesn’t have the balls to ask the hard questions at these press conferences
I know some writers on this site are happy with his injury and are glad to show it in guise of “some fans”.
Well, I am happy with his injury. Let me be the one ( to be viewed as not a true fan ) who is clear on this.
Let him rest, enjoy some break, and not be the one to blame while your favourites show how not as good as him they are.
Happy Holiday, Trossard.
How long is the injury expected to last???
Whatever.
Enjoy your rest with pride, Trossard.
How any fan can be happy when players get injured is beyond me.
I don’t rate certain player’s, but I would never wish or be happy that their injured.
What kind of mentality is that🤷♀️🤦♂️.
It’s tragic that football fans have the shortest memories. Trossard has dragged this great club to victory from the jaws of defeat or a bore draw many times since he signed on. But because of a rather short rough spell, insensitive fans celebrate his injury. It’s downright shameful and disrespectful. Much in the same way our best midfielder Partey had a few bad games at the end of last season and suddenly he needs to be replaced immediately with any upcoming midfielder.