Arsenal midfielder Leandro Trossard will be available for selection in the Gunners’ next Premier League match against Leicester City on Saturday at the Emirates Stadium, despite receiving a red card against Manchester City.
Trossard was sent off by referee Michael Oliver before halftime for a second yellow card offense, after kicking the ball away following a foul on Bernardo Silva. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) confirmed the incident, deeming it a delay in restart.
However, sources reveal that Trossard explained to his teammates in the dressing room that he didn’t hear the whistle and intended to pass to a teammate.
Fortunately for Arsenal, Trossard’s dismissal resulted from two yellow cards, which translates to a one-game suspension. This ban will be served during the Gunners’ EFL Cup third-round tie against Bolton tonight, making him eligible for selection against Leicester City.
This scenario mirrors a similar incident involving Declan Rice, who received a second yellow card for the same offense in Arsenal’s third Premier League game against Brighton & Hove Albion this season.
Trossard’s availability comes as a relief to manager Mikel Arteta, who can now count on the Belgian midfielder for the crucial Premier League clash.
Arsenal’s encounter with Leicester City on Saturday promises to be an exciting matchup, and Trossard’s return will undoubtedly bolster the Gunners’ midfield.
With Trossard’s return, Arsenal aims to maintain momentum in the Premier League and secure a vital win against Leicester City.
