In a spectacular display at Portman Road, Leandro Trossard registered his first-ever brace for Arsenal during the team’s convincing 4-0 victory over Ipswich. The Belgian forward's stellar performance not only contributed two goals but also marked a significant uptick in his confidence as the squad heads into a pivotal phase of the season.
With this latest achievement, Trossard has now netted three goals in his last four games, bringing his total to nine in all competitions this season. This impressive tally positions him among the leading scorers for Arsenal, highlighting his crucial role as the team approaches a critical Champions League semi-final.
Reflecting on his current form, Trossard expressed his feelings of confidence post-match: “I’m very confident. I think everyone needs to be on their toes and be ready to play. There are some big games coming up, so I think everyone wants to be confident as well going into these matches, and I’m really happy with it." The forward emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum, stating, “As forward players, this is how you want to be.”
Arsenal's dominance was evident not only in the scoreline but also in their overall gameplay, with Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri also finding the net to complement Trossard's two goals. When asked about his favorite goal from the match, Trossard selected his second strike, noting, "We had a lot of corners prior to that, and we tried to play short. We kept going, and then, at the end, we got the reward.”
Following the match, Trossard expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, stating, “It's been a good win today, four goals and a clean sheet. I don't think we can ask for more.” He reiterated the team's objective, saying, “We want to win every game, and although it’s been up and down in the Premier League, we want to keep the momentum going.” With excitement building for the upcoming matches, Trossard and the rest of the Arsenal squad are poised to tackle the challenges ahead.