Belgium returned to winning ways with a 4-2 victory over Wales in a World Cup qualifier.
The Red Devils went into the game after a frustrating goalless draw against North Macedonia at home.
Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard started upfront last week, and he had a frustrating outing.
Despite this, he was backed by manager Rudi Garcia against Wales. The 30-year-old redeemed himself with an assured showing.
He had a good opening half at the Cardiff City Stadium. Trossard delivered a fantastic pass in the lead-up to Belgium’s second goal.
Trossard almost scored in the 30th minute, but he was denied by a brilliant block by Joe Rodon.
The attacker eventually capped his performance with a goal. He put the game beyond Wales’ sight, making it 4-2 in the 90th minute.
Aside from his goal involvement, Trossard had a passing accuracy of 79 percent. He completed three out of four long balls attempted.
Trossard also made four recoveries and won two duels. Belgian outlet HLN said that there is ‘nothing to criticise‘ after a 7/10 display.
The £27 million signing has had an up-and-down season for club and country, but he has continued to make goal contributions.
Trossard has two goals and two assists to his name for Arsenal. He has started the last three Premier League games on the left wing.
The Belgian has not been at his best, but we won’t be surprised if manager Mikel Arteta picks him over Gabriel Martinelli once more.
Arteta likes to capitalise on international form. It was an obvious reason behind starting Mikel Merino against Nottingham Forest last month.
Martinelli could be in action for Brazil against Japan in an international friendly later today.
Unless he scores a goal or two, Trossard looks primed to keep his place on the left wing against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday evening.
Stats from Sofascore.com
