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Trossard Injury Update: On October 9, 2023, Daniel Ochei reports that due to an injury, the forward must leave the Belgium team.
According to Sacha Tavolieri, Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard has withdrawn from the Belgium squad that will face Austria and Sweden in the 2024 European Championship qualifiers.
The former Brighton & Hove Albion attacker started yesterday’s encounter against Manchester City but was forced to leave at halftime to make way for matchwinner Gabriel Martinelli.
Trossard has underwent scans and has opted to withdraw from Domenico Tedesco’s upcoming international games.
Belgium leads Group F with 13 points, one point ahead of Austria. They will meet on October 13, followed by Belgium’s match against Sweden on October 16.
The news of Trossard’s departure comes as a huge blow to Arsenal, who have been dealing with a number of ailments over the international break.
Bukayo Saka missed the City game and will now spend the international break rehabilitating at Colney.
In addition, France’s international defender William Saliba has withdrawn from their upcoming international games.
The teenage defender has apparently been battling a problem for some time and will remain on the sidelines to completely recuperate.
Saliba, like Trossard, shined in the match against City. Saliba played a significant role in shutting down Erling Braut Haaland and won praise for his efforts.
Arsenal will hope to get him back soon as he continues to develop into one of the world’s top defenders.
Even Martinelli is coming back from an injury layoff, and Arsenal will be trying to have these players back in shape before their match against Chelsea on October 21.
The fact that Mikel Arteta’s team beat reigning champions Manchester City will give them encouragement despite the setbacks due to injuries.
