August 24th 2024.
Mikel Arteta couldn't help but praise the impressive mentality of Leandro Trossard after his remarkable performance off the bench in Arsenal's 2-0 victory over Aston Villa. The Gunners have now secured two consecutive wins and their latest triumph at Villa Park on Saturday night was made possible by a stunning save from David Raya, denying Ollie Watkins a goal.
The England international had also missed a golden opportunity in the first half, and the hosts paid the price for their lack of efficiency in front of goal. With the score still at a standstill, Trossard was called upon to replace Gabriel Martinelli after 65 minutes. And within two minutes of his appearance, he found the back of the net, continuing to wreak havoc on Villa's defensive line. The game was ultimately settled by Thomas Partey's effort from the edge of the box.
Trossard had also started on the bench in Arsenal's opening game of the season against Wolves, proving time and time again that he is the go-to super-sub for the Gunners since his arrival from Brighton. In his post-match press conference, Arteta revealed that the Belgian is always disappointed when he doesn't make it into the starting lineup. However, that frustration is channelled into his performance on the pitch, setting an example for the rest of the squad in the competition for first-team spots.
Arteta went on to commend Trossard's incredible impact after being brought on as a substitute. He stated that the team needs players like him, who are always ready to prove their worth and showcase their skills whenever given the opportunity. When asked if this will encourage him to start Trossard more often, Arteta responded positively, highlighting the fact that they have two great left wingers and it's always a challenge to choose between them. However, Trossard's performance against Villa has definitely earned him a place in the starting lineup for future games.
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