Gabriel Jesus has his flaws, but he is Arsenal’s starting striker for a reason. The Brazilian not only scores (though some question his goal scoring frequency), but he also assists, and it is worth highlighting that with his intelligent link play and movement, he knits the attack together and allows others to shine.
When he isn’t playing, the Arsenal attack lacks what he brings to the table. Due to injury, the Brazilian missed the opening few games of this season and has recently been sidelined for several more weeks.
Nketiah can come into the lineup and score goals, but when the Englishman plays, it’s difficult to discern the rhythm and fluid link-up in Arsenal’s attacking style.
According to Adrian Clarke in the Handbrake Off podcast, Mikel Arteta may continue to benefit from what Jesus provides to his team, if he agrees that Leandro Trossard is a like-for-like replacement for Gabriel Jesus.
“Trossard’s similar… I think he’s actually the more natural back-up to Gabriel Jesus,” Clarke said. “He roams free and takes defenders with him, creates space for others in the way Jesus does.”
If you internalize Clarke’s comments and have been watching Arsenal games in recent weeks when Trossard has started in attack, you’d agree the Belgian international enhances the Arsenal assault in ways Nketiah sometimes fails to.
The ex-Brighton player’s partnership with Saka is causing quite a stir in the Premier League. Nketiah is a capable goalscorer, but for the sake of the club, Arteta should stick with what works, and Leandro Trossard standing in for Jesus has proven to be the correct decision.
Do you agree?
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Trossard hopefully remain standing or can play midfield.
Yes Tossard form and very intelligent link up play would gives him the edge over Nketiah.
But Arsenal will need an out and out genuine # 9 to help Jesus leads the line next summer, this will be necessary to compete with the big boys in phase five.
For the moment the big German should be task with that responsibilities especially in tough away fixtures.
I think they are different players with different strengths;Trossard is good in tight spaces while Nketiah is more comfortable with his back to goal. Let’s not forget there are games already this season in which Trossard played at CF and was ineffective,eventually being subbed. I also disagree that Trossard is a like for like Jesus alternative because Jesus relishes a physical battle and can hold the ball against big CBs -that’s not Trossard’s game at all;Nketiah is more similar in that aspect. What they have in common is ability to manuever in tight spaces. My take is that Nketiah and Trossard can be used interchangeably depending on opposition. It’s good that we have both options,but I reckon Jesus will be available for the busy December schedule.
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Please,review the 2nd line of the last paragraph.
Nketiah is no goalkeeper.
No harm meant.
Nketia a goal keeper? Best line of the day so far
Perhaps he’s in training to take over from both Raya and Ramsdale😂
Let’s see how Trossard would fare against big bullies like Newcastle CBs first
How did Nkietah get on on against Newcastle, actually how was Eddie fared against anyone apart from Sheffield United.
Nketiah struggled against Newcastle CBs’ physicality, so I’d be happy if Trossard can do a better job against other big CBs with similar intensity
I think Trissards intelligence and shot accuracy stands him above Nketiah. I never thought he would leap high to compete and score a high ball against Burnly keeper; doubt if Nketiah could score such goal. But we”ll see how he performs against big teams I bet Trossard won’t find it easy because of his physique.
Trossard might struggle to play CF against big teams. Aguero was also small, but he was pacey, highly skilled and possessed good hold-up play ability
It’s not an issue of “now being the natural choice over Nketiah”, as he always was, right from when he joined us last January. Bur Eddie was very impressive in training, and got his reward, and has been OK overall, but Trossard can play most forward positions with ease.
We’re lucky to have him.
Nketiah should stay at no 9 i believe that he will progress, but he won’t if he doesn’t get any playing time trossard should play Left 8 instead of havertz and put Declan at 6 that’s his best position let Jorginho be on the bench. I believe this is our best 11
Was Brighton’s best player until Dezarbi went full Dezerbi. I think he’s our best alternative compared to the rest. Kai won’t change, unfortunately. Eddie puts in the hard work but needs a few more inches to match bigger CBs. Can’t blame him TBH. I have big big issues with Kai’s personality tho, switch their bodies and Eddie would bully 98% of CBs.