Trossard in Emirates Cup action. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
2. Able to replicate Jesus’ role
Trossard is definitely the most similar to Gabriel Jesus in terms of play style in this Arsenal side, and as shown in Arsenal’s ‘All or Nothing’ documentary, Arteta strongly believes that his players should know where each other are at all times to ensure quick passing and maximise control. With this, it seems natural that you would opt for a like-for-like replacement up top so passing patterns remain familiar to the side. With this, Trossard would be more of a natural fit than Hale End contenders Folarin Balogun and Eddie Nketiah.
Trossard proved last season that he can replicate Jesus’ link-up play, and he’s more than comfortably fluidly rotating into deeper areas and out wide. With the possibility of Declan Rice and Thomas Partey both starting, Trossard could be the man to drop into midfield at times to aid Martin Odegaard on the creative front.
As Jesus has also shown with the Gunners, strikers can do more than just score. They can be playmakers, too. Last season, Trossard was exactly that. In the 3-0 win over Fulham, Trossard became the first player to bag a hat-trick of assists in the first half of a Premier League game since Cesc Fabregas in 2009.
Trossard is only going into his first full season as a Gunner, but he has quickly adjusted to Arteta’s framework and established strong bonds with those around him on the pitch. Similar to Kari Havertz, his manipulation of space seems natural yet of the highest ability, and it is perfect for Arteta’s free-flowing system.
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Gunners’ possible pursuit of Mohammed Kudus</a>, Trossard has attempted to show Arsenal fans that they already have their own version of the Ghanaian at the Emirates. While Trossard is attempting to fight for his spot in the team, the signing of Kudus could lower him down the pecking order, but Trossard’s brilliant cameos could change Arsenal’s transfer plans.</p>
<p>Trossard is Arsenal’s top goalscorer in pre-season and it is only fair that his exciting runs, passages of play and ball-striking brilliance should be rewarded with a start. Scoring three goals from five games from the wing and midfield is a tough job, and Trossard can’t do much more to warrant a place in the starting XI.</p>
<p>Trossard has been used on the left and as a left-sided #8 this summer, but has not featured as a striker. However, Arsenal’s <a title="Arsenal vs Manchester City Community Shield preview: Prediction, team news & lineups" href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2023/08/05/reasons-trossard-start-whilst-jesus-injured/2/"https://paininthearsenal.com/2023/08/04/arsenal-manchester-city-community-shield-preview/" rel="">Community Shield clash kicks off on Sunday</a>, and this will be the perfect time to test Trossard’s abilities in a competitive setting.</p>
<p><em>Continued on the next slide…</em></p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:2560px;">Trossard in Emirates Cup action. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)</p>
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<h2>2. Able to replicate Jesus’ role</h2>
<p>Trossard is definitely the most similar to Gabriel Jesus in terms of play style in this Arsenal side, and as shown in Arsenal’s ‘All or Nothing’ documentary, Arteta strongly believes that his players should know where each other are at all times to ensure quick passing and maximise control. With this, it seems natural that you would opt for a like-for-like replacement up top so passing patterns remain familiar to the side. With this, Trossard would be more of a natural fit than Hale End contenders Folarin Balogun and Eddie Nketiah.</p>
<p>Trossard proved last season that he can replicate Jesus’ link-up play, and he’s more than comfortably fluidly rotating into deeper areas and out wide. With the possibility of Declan Rice and Thomas Partey both starting, Trossard could be the man to drop into midfield at times to aid Martin Odegaard on the creative front.</p>
<p>As Jesus has also shown with the Gunners, strikers can do more than just score. They can be playmakers, too. Last season, <a href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2023/08/05/reasons-trossard-start-whilst-jesus-injured/2/"https://paininthearsenal.com/2023/03/13/fulham-vs-arsenal-3-talking-points/">Trossard was exactly that. In the 3-0 win over Fulham</a>, Trossard became the first player to bag a hat-trick of assists in the first half of a Premier League game since Cesc Fabregas in 2009.</p>
<p>Trossard is only going into his first full season as a Gunner, but he has quickly adjusted to Arteta’s framework and established strong bonds with those around him on the pitch. Similar to Kari Havertz, his manipulation of space seems natural yet of the highest ability, and it is perfect for Arteta’s free-flowing system.</p>
<p><em>Continued on the next slide…</em></p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:3200px;">Gabriel Martinelli is competing with Trossard for minutes. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)</p>
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<h2>3. Too good to be sidelined</h2>
<p>Although Arsenal fans may not see it this way, Gabriel Jesus’ injury may be a blessing in disguise. His absence from the team will hopefully remove any long-term injury threat on his knee and give a chance to a player that may not have otherwise received one.</p>
<p>After the Belgian’s impressive displays, some Arsenal fans were calling for him to replace Gabriel Martinelli in the side for the start of the season. However, with Martinelli’s fellow Brazilian sidelined, the 22-year-old could retain his position in the side while Trossard also features.</p>
<p>Since joining the Gunners, Trossard has done everything he can to take his chances when given to him, and if Martinelli wasn’t so impressive over the last few seasons, ‘Le Tross’ would be a quality winger in the Arsenal team.</p>
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<p>While dropping deep, Trossard is also arguably a better shooter than Jesus. Trossard shoots on sight, as seen by his goals in Arsenal and Brighton shirts, meaning if he sees an opening, he will opt to take it instead of recycling the ball and hoping for a better chance. Oppositely, Jesus will look to create a different chance for a teammate, so frustrated Arsenal fans will be happy to see Trossard’s shooting habits.</p><!—pageview_candidate—>">
