Arsenal’s Star Injury Forces National Team Withdrawal

In a recent turn of events, Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard finds himself sidelined due to injury, compelling him to withdraw from the Belgian national team’s squad. The unfortunate news was confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, shedding light on the setbacks faced by both player and club.

Trossard’s ordeal began during Arsenal’s nail-biting 1-0 triumph over Manchester City. He was substituted at half-time, making way for the dynamic Gabriel Martinelli, who ultimately sealed the victory with a crucial goal at the Emirates Stadium.

🚨 Leandro Trossard has withdrawn from Belgium squad due to hamstring injury.

🔴⚪️ He’s out for Euro 2024 qualifiers against Austria and Sweden. pic.twitter.com/1jkBcPGWa6

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 9, 2023

While Martinelli’s return to form undoubtedly invigorates Mikel Arteta’s squad, the absence of Trossard casts a shadow on their aspirations, as they trail city rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the relentless pursuit of Premier League supremacy, with only goal difference separating the two.

Trossard, who recently underwent scans to assess the extent of his injury, has chosen to opt out of Belgium’s upcoming fixtures against Austria and Sweden.

This decision, while necessary for his recovery, leaves Belgium without a key contributor who had found the back of the net in their recent international outing against Estonia. Trossard’s tally of six goals in 28 matches for Domenico Tedesco’s side highlights his importance to the national team.

In terms of European qualification, Belgium currently leads their group with an impressive 13 points from a possible 15. The Red Devils now face the challenge of maintaining their dominant position in Group F, with the goal of securing maximum points in their next two matches.

Meanwhile, Arsenal is faced with the daunting task of navigating a series of injuries within their squad. As they strive for success in both domestic and international competitions, the Gunners will undoubtedly be hoping for a swift recovery for Leandro Trossard, whose absence only compounds their ongoing injury concerns.