Leandro Trossard has already established himself as Arsenal’s go-to offensive creative midfielder. During his first interview as a Gunner, questions about his preferred playing position arose. He acknowledged his versatility, but he intimated that he prefers to play right behind the striker, in a playmaker role, rather than on the left wing, which most Gooners believe is his finest position.
Trossard said: “It helps me that I’m versatile and that I can play in different positions. They’re looking forward to working with me and vice versa. I’m really excited to work with them and I think Mikel is a top coach.
“I like to be in the pocket behind the striker. On the wings, I can explore myself as well. I’m comfortable in either of those positions but if I were to choose, behind the striker – but it all depends on the system.”
Mikel Arteta’s engine room will undoubtedly be unconventional when he faces Spurs. Declan Rice and Mikel Merino will miss the game, and everything points to Martin Odegaard missing it due to an injury. Arteta still needs to field a formidable midfielder.
There are numerous options as to how he should field his midfield, but I hope he relies on experience as he prepares for the NLD. With Thomas Partey and Jorginho as double pivots and Trossard as a 10, Arsenal will enter the game with experience on the pitch. With the midfield three providing consistency and understanding of the game, the Gunners should have a functional engine room.
That engine room should undoubtedly provide Arsenal with control and calmness, as well as bench options based on the game’s needs. The main advantage is that Kai Havertz can continue to strike, Martinelli and Saka can play on the wings, and Raheem Sterling can replace whoever doesn’t step up in attack against Spurs.
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Clever player, could easily replace Odergaard. Probably not as good at pressing as Ode but who is.
👍Reggie
Not sure of his use of the word they and not we.
Perhaps I am looking too deep but concerning
It was during his first interview as a gunner so he probably didn’t feel truly part of the team yet.
I’m sick about the Merino luck because I believe we could have gone with two eights in Rice Merino on either side of Jorginho or Partey and it’d be a tough midfield also we’d have more options to rotate I think that position behind the striker without Odegaard is probably most suited to Havertz and he has good defensive ability which helps beef us up a bit Trossard for me doesn’t offer enough running or duel winning and that’s important in a weakened midfield
Arteta knows what he can do to cover up that position, Let him decide bcz we still have options to choose from. All what we need is 3 points.
If possible let trossard play in the position he thinks he’s best at,am seeing him suggesting playing along the false nine,then deploy Raheem as the false nine.I doubt Havertz if he can control midfield for he is weak and often looses the ball more easily.
Arsenal fan from Namibia, I would suggest Trossard to take the place for Ordigaard. He’s athletic enough,he is strong and of course powerful shots, give a try then we dismantle spurs