Why is Leandro Trossard never in Arsenal’s starting lineup this season?
Many things have baffled Arsenal fans this season, one of which is why red-hot Leandro Trossard isn’t starting.
The ex-Brighton star has flair and skill and has been a standout player for the Gunners while on the pitch, but he is too often found warming the bench even when the stakes are high.
When the final whistle blew in yet another match with Trossard absent from the starting XI, Gooners couldn’t help but wonder: why the hesitation to unleash such a strong attacking force, after he had single-handedly won Arsenal the community shield the week before when he levelled versus Man City to send the game to penalties and prevent the Citizens from winning 1-0?
Is Trossard not beginning a tactical puzzle that only Arteta can solve, or is there anything going on at Colney that the public isn’t aware of? Nonetheless, based on what we’ve seen of Trossard, I’m sure many will recall times when Arsenal’s offence lacked the cutting edge – that last moment of brilliance in attack that Trossard so readily provides. With such a talented squad, the absence of a player capable of altering the course of a game gets more baffling with each game. Why is Leandro Trossard never in Arsenal’s starting lineup this season?
Arteta is the most knowledgeable, and possibly his reticence to start Trossard is planned to save him for crucial situations, such as Champions League and Cup games, to ensure he remains an unpredictable wildcard off the bench.
Finally, the enigma surrounding Leandro Trossard’s playing time will undoubtedly be solved at some point in the future.
