Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard sends a message with ruthless Belgian performances

Leandro Trossard made a big statement on Thursday with his match-saving performance for Belgium against Italy in the UEFA Nations League.

The Red Devils went down 1-0 in the opening minute thanks to a goal from Juventus wideman Andrea Cambiaso, while in-form Atalanta striker Mateo Retegui made it 2-0 in the 24th minute.

However, a red card in the 38th minute for Lorenzo Pellegrini gave Belgium a lifeline and from there they took control of the match.

Maxim De Cuyper pulled one back for the visitors just before half-time, with a beautifully deft ball from Trossard setting up the Club Brugge full-back to complete a beautifully crafted set piece.

Belgium did not give in after the break and in the 61st minute Trossard scored his own goal by poking in from close range after a header from Wout Faes.

With fellow European giants France in the same group, this could be a huge point for Belgium in the race to reach the Nations League final.

Arsenal star Leandro Trossard sends message against Italy

Trossard’s top performance against Italy comes at the perfect time after he recovered from his red card against Manchester City by scoring against Leicester City and assisting against Paris Saint-Germain.

The 29-year-old was excellent all night in Rome, creating two chances, completing three of his five long passes and scoring defensively with two tackles and four recoveries.

Leandro Trossard’s match in figures against Italy:

57 touches
Won possession 4 times
Won 3 matches
2 touches in area. box
2 chances created
2 tackles
1 shot
1 goal
1 assist

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— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) October 10, 2024

Mikel Arteta has often praised Trossard in the past and the Belgian appears to have made a quick recovery at the Emirates Stadium after his setback against Manchester City.

There is no doubt that Arteta will have kept an eye on his progress during the international break, which has done little to hinder his chances of further starts in an Arsenal shirt so far.

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