Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised Leandro Trossard following the Gunners’ 1-0 win against Leicester City.
The Gunners secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Leicester City in the Premier League on Saturday February 25 with Gabriel Martinelli scoring the all-important game-winner.
Leandro Trossard, who joined Arsenal from Premier League rivals Brighton & Hove Albion in the January transfer window, provided the assist for the winner of the Brazil international.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta praised the Belgium international for his overall involvement in the game.
The Arsenal manager also highlighted Trossard’s close control in tight areas and his ability to find teammates. Arteta said, quoted by HITC Sport:
“He did very well. I think he was very good, I think he got into many situations that could end up on many more great occasions, he was involved in the incredible goal that he scored that was disallowed, he was involved in Gabi’s goal, the pass he played with him, it’s very good in small spaces, tight spaces, with his creativity to open people up and I’m very happy with him.”
Trossard has made a solid impact at the Emirates after his January switch from Brighton & Hove Albion in a deal worth £21m plus add-ons.
The Belgian has been used mainly from the bench by Arteta so far. He has scored a total of one goal and one assist in seven appearances in all competitions.
Before moving to the north London club, the 28-year-old contributed seven goals and three assists in 17 games for Brighton & Hove Albion.
Paul Merson praises Arsenal star ‘Henry style’ after Gunners win at Leicester
Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson praised Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli’s performance during the Gunners’ 1-0 win against Leicester City on 25 February.
Martinelli scored the only goal of the game early in the second half to give his team a crucial 1-0 win over the Foxes.
Paul Merson compared the Brazil international to Arsenal legend Thierry Henry after his sensational goal. He said (via The Boot Room):
“What a finish, Martinelli runs up to him, turns around, Henry-style, and rounds him into the far corner, great finish. But then he gets stomped on the knee after that. Should be fine, Jeff Great start to the second half.”
Martinelli has been in great form this season, having scored 10 goals and provided three assists in 32 games in all competitions.