Arsenal fans have noticed something striking about Leandro Trossardās corner technique during the 1-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk. The Gunners secured the victory thanks to an own goal by Shakhtar goalkeeper Dmytro Rizynk after Gabriel Martinelliās 26th-minute effort struck the post.
Though Arsenal endured a tense finish, Trossard had a chance to make it more comfortable when they were awarded a penalty in the second half. However, his 77th-minute effort was saved by Rizynk. Despite the miss, Trossard wowed fans early in the match with his ambidextrous ability.
Just five minutes in, Trossardāwho is naturally right-footedātook a corner with his supposedly weaker left foot, delivering a dangerous inswinger that almost led to a goal. Arsenal fans were quick to compare the Belgian to former captain Santi Cazorla, renowned for his two-footed brilliance and also a wearer of the No. 19 shirt.
One fan remarked, “Always said Trossard reminds me of Santi Cazorla, and now heās taking corners with his weak foot? Heās taken the comparison to another level.” Another added, “Trossard pulling a Santi Cazorla and using his weaker foot on a corner.”
Other comments included: “Havenāt seen a left-footed inswinger like that since Santi,” and “A throwback to Cazorla! Iāve got time for that!”
Arsenalās next challenge comes on Sunday when they face Liverpool at the Emirates in a crucial Premier League clash. However, Mikel Arteta may have to cope without several key players, including Riccardo Calafiori, who suffered a knee injury against Shakhtar.
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