Arsenal are preparing to part ways with Leandro Trossard after a series of poor performances.
With 15 consecutive games without scoring, Leandro Trossard is gradually becoming a burden at Emirates. Mikel Arteta is expected to carry out a squad overhaul in the summer of 2026.
Leandro Trossard faces an uncertain future at Arsenal as the killer instinct that once made him a strategic player coming off the bench has completely disappeared. Despite the Gunners leading the Premier League and reaching the Champions League round of 16, the Belgian striker's decline has become a pressing issue that the coaching staff must address.
The Belgian star's record-breaking goal drought.
Once considered a bargain signing with the ability to decide matches, Leandro Trossard is going through his worst period since arriving at Emirates. Despite an impressive start to the 2025/26 season with 8 goals and 6 assists in 22 games, the striker unexpectedly lost his form as 2026 began.
Notably, Trossard's goalless streak has now extended to 15 consecutive matches across all competitions. This is an unacceptable statistic for an attacking player in Mikel Arteta's smoothly functioning system. This lack of sharpness not only affects him personally but also reduces the unpredictability of Arsenal's attack whenever personnel changes are needed.
The lesson of Zinchenko and the future at Emirates.
His lackluster performance against Mansfield Town in the recent FA Cup match was seen as the final straw. Despite being given a starting opportunity, the 31-year-old star displayed a lifeless performance before being forced to leave the field early in the 38th minute due to injury. This decline in both fitness and form has led to Trossard being compared to a "new Zinchenko" – a former star player who made significant contributions but was eventually sidelined due to failing to maintain the highest standards.
Currently, pressure from new players like Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, and Eberechi Eze is making Trossard's position more precarious than ever. With the club having just reached 100 goals, the prolonged silence from a key striker is something that cannot be ignored.
Mikel Arteta is known for his ruthlessness in getting rid of players who are no longer suitable for the long-term project. At 31, Trossard is clearly past his prime. Ending their relationship in the summer of 2026 is seen as a logical decision for Arsenal to free up wage bill and make room for younger, more energetic talents, serving their ambitions of winning both domestic and European titles.
