3/9 duels won, 18x possession lost: £29m Arsenal star continues to struggle on Int’l duty, a worry for Arteta – opinion

Belgium suffered their third defeat of the Nations League campaign against Italy last night.

The Red Devils have had a tough run of results under head coach Domenico Tedesco and they produced another lacklustre performance against the Azzurri at home.

Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard has struggled with his form lately and he was once again disappointing. The 29-year-old won just three out of nine duels contested.

He made 44 passes with an accuracy of 81 percent, but lost possession on 18 occasions. He provided one accurate cross which almost created the equaliser. Wout Faes hit the woodwork with his header.

Trossard has been a key player for the Gunners since his arrival from Brighton & Hove Albion in January 2023. However, his performances have dipped in recent times.

The Belgian has been impressive with his goal contributions off the bench for the Gunners, but he has lacked the same impact when picked from the starting line-up.

The return of Martin Odegaard from injury could be a blessing in disguise for Trossard. The Gunners captain is expected to cement his number 10 position going forward.

Trossard is more likely to feature off the bench as a result which could bring the best out of him. He has largely built his reputation at Arsenal as more of a super sub.

The form of the £29 million-rated star is a worry for Arsenal. Manager Mikel Arteta will be hoping that he can find his form and confidence during the festive schedule.

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