In Group E of the Euros, Belgium has had one win and one loss, with Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard attracting significant criticism. RMC Sport reports that Pierrick Trossard, Leandro’s father (referred to as Pierrick), has criticized Belgium’s head coach Tedesco for his misguided decisions that are impacting the player negatively.
“Leandro has been criticized, but he’s constantly being moved from one position to another, which doesn’t help the team’s tactical consistency,” Pierrick said. “I believe Tedesco is not suitable for the role of Belgium’s national team manager, even if he’s less stubborn than Martinez (Belgium’s former coach).”
Trossard started in the opening match against Slovakia as a left winger in a 4-2-3-1 formation. In the second game versus Romania, he came on as a substitute, playing on the right wing, affecting his performance. European media is asking: With a shift from starter to substitute and from the left to the right, does this indicate a loss of trust in Trossard by the coach? Will he play for how long and in what position in the third match against Ukraine? These criticisms raise concerns about a potential rift between player and manager.
Trossard, at 29, has been an important figure for Arsenal this season. He featured in 34 Premier League games (18 starts, 16 substitutes), scoring 9 goals and providing 2 assists in 2181 minutes. In the Champions League, he played 9 matches (6 starts, 3 substitutes). Overall, he has made 2181 minutes of appearances, scoring 16 goals and assisting twice. For the Belgian national team, Trossard has 36 caps, accumulating 1676 minutes, with 9 goals and 4 assists. Prior to the Euros, he scored in friendlies against Montenegro and Luxembourg. However, in three World Cup (2022 Qatar) and three Euro matches (2020 and 2024), Trossard has yet to register a goal or assist.