September 24th 2024.
Leandro Trossard had a rough day on Sunday during Arsenal's 2-2 draw against Manchester City, but he found comfort in the kind words of his coach, Mikel Arteta. The talented player was given a red card during the game after an unfortunate incident where he kicked the ball away after being called for a foul. But as he confided to his teammates, he didn't even hear the referee's whistle and was simply trying to pass the ball to his teammate, Gabriel Martinelli.
Despite this setback, Arsenal was able to hold on for a draw against a tough City side. The game was filled with drama, including an early goal from Erling Haaland and an injury to City's midfielder Rodri. Arsenal took advantage of the situation, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel Magalhaes, but the momentum shifted back to City when Trossard received his red card.
Interestingly, this was not the first time an Arsenal player had been sent off in this manner, as Declan Rice had a similar experience in a recent game against Brighton. But Trossard was insistent that he had not intentionally disobeyed the referee and was simply caught up in the moment, focused on helping his team.
Unfortunately, Trossard will have to sit out tomorrow's Carabao Cup match against Bolton due to his suspension, but he will be eligible to play in the next Premier League game against Southampton. Arteta came to Trossard's defense after the game, but City was not happy with Arsenal's tactics and accused them of using "dark arts" to achieve a result.
City player Bernardo Silva even went as far as to say that Arsenal lacked the same level of rivalry as teams like Liverpool, who have won the Premier League and Champions League. He felt that Arsenal did not come to play football and instead relied on the referee to gain an advantage.
Despite these accusations, Trossard and his team fought hard and were able to secure a draw against a tough opponent. But the player is still frustrated with the FA's lack of action in controlling these types of situations. He revealed that they have meetings at the beginning of every season, promising to address these issues, but nothing seems to change.
In the end, Trossard and Arsenal will have to move on from this game and focus on their upcoming matches. But the incident will surely be a topic of discussion among fans and analysts alike. Only time will tell if the FA will take action to address these concerns and ensure fair play on the field.
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