Former Belgian international Geert de Vlieger has admitted he would prefer to see Leandro Trossard start for the Red Devils over Eden Hazard, with the Brighton & Hove Albion winger reportedly a player Arsenal want to sign....CONTINUE READING
Speaking to De Zondag via Voetbal Primeur, the former goalkeeper questioned Roberto Martinez’s instance on using the Real Madrid winger despite his huge lack of form in recent seasons, with Hazard yet to hit even the tiniest bit of form the attacker reached at Chelsea since moving to Spain in a reported £150m deal.
Injuries and fitness have played a huge role in Hazard’s disastrous move to Madrid, yet despite this, the attacker continues to be selected for Belgium for international fixtures ahead of players in his position who are playing quite well, such as Brighton star Trossard, who Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing.
The 27-year-old has played a big role in the Seagulls’ great start to the Premier League campaign this season, and whilst Trossard is a part of Belgium’s squad for this international break, the attacker started last night’s loss against rivals Holland on the bench, replacing Hazard just past the hour mark.
Arsenal want to sign Trossard)With the 2022 FIFA World Cup fast approaching, Martinez won’t be winning any critics if he continues to field an out-of-form Hazard over more deserving players, and for De Vlieger, Arsenal target Trossard is just one player who should be playing ahead of the former Chelsea superstar.
The former goalkeeper said: “Trossard is better than this Hazard, his impact on the game is greater. We are still hoping for the best Hazard, those accelerations and those flashy actions, but they are no longer in the current Hazard.”
Arsenal could move to sign Trossard if he replaces Hazard in Qatar
The 2022 World Cup signals the end of Belgium’s current golden generation, where the likes of Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne and Jan Vertonghen will likely play their best last major tournaments with the Red Devils, and for Trossard, the winger could establish himself as a key player for his nation this winter, much to the enjoyment of Arsenal.
After all, World Cup’s have the power to pish clubs to sign players who have had a good tournament, and for the Gunners, Trossard could be that player for Mikel Arteta if the Brighton star is given a chance to impress for the European powerhouses in the Middle East.
