Leandro Trossard Confident of More Playing Time at Arsenal

Leandro Trossard has played a bit-part role for Arsenal so far this season, but the Belgium international insists he isn’t panicking. Trossard was an instant hit following his January move from Brighton, having been identified as an alternative to Mykhailo Mudryk who joined Chelsea having snubbed the Gunners. He impressed during pre-season, scoring twice in a 5-2 win over Barcelona and netting the vital late equaliser that forced the Community Shield against Manchester City to a penalty shootout.

Despite never having let Mikel Arteta down, the 29-year-old has hardly featured in the opening four Premier League games of the season and was an unused substitute in last weekend’s dramatic 3-1 victory over Manchester United. Trossard had started in the 2-2 draw against Fulham a week earlier but was withdrawn at half-time with side trailing to Andreas Pereira’s freak early strike.

Trossard Hopeful of More Playing Time

Despite his lack of involvement in recent weeks, Trossard is confident the picture will change soon with his side playing three times every week and a return to Champions League action. ‘I don’t know how the national coach feels about that,’ said Trossard when asked if he feared losing his place in the Belgium team ahead of Euro 2024. ‘I am still convinced that I will play enough matches. I will be ready for the European Championship.’

‘A lot of young guys have come along who want to show themselves,’ Trossard added when asked about the increased level of competition he now also faces at international level. ‘That’s good too. There are many good players, such as Bakayoko and Doku. But I see that every week at Arsenal – that’s nothing new.’

Arsenal’s Busy Fixture List

With Arsenal facing a busy fixture list, Trossard is hoping he will get more opportunities to prove himself in the coming weeks. With his side playing three times every week and a return to Champions League action, Trossard is confident he will get more chances to show what he can do. He is also hopeful that his performances will be enough to keep him in contention for a place in the Belgium squad for Euro 2024.

Trossard has already shown what he can do when given the opportunity and with Arsenal facing a busy fixture list, he is hoping it will be enough to earn him more playing time. With his side playing three times every week and a return to Champions League action, Trossard is confident he will get more chances to show what he can do.

Conclusion

Leandro Trossard has been reduced to a bit-part role at Arsenal so far this season, but the Belgium international insists he isn’t panicking. Despite his lack of involvement in recent weeks, Trossard is confident the picture will change soon with his side playing three times every week and a return to Champions League action. With Arsenal facing a busy fixture list, Trossard is hoping he will get more opportunities to prove himself in the coming weeks and keep himself in contention for a place in the Belgium squad for Euro 2024.