Leandro Trossard Eyes Key Role for Belgium Amid National Team Return

Leandro Trossard, a key player for Belgium, is looking to translate his successful performances with Arsenal into his national team contributions as he returns for Nations League fixtures against Italy and France this upcoming week. Due to the injury of mainstay Kevin De Bruyne, Trossard is poised to take on a central role during the crucial Group A2 matches, which will unfold in Rome on Thursday and at home against France on Monday.

Although discussions regarding his exact position within the team have yet to take place with the coach, Trossard expressed optimism that clarifications would emerge shortly. While he indicated a preference for being deployed on the left wing, he acknowledged that teammate Jeremy Doku is likely to occupy that spot, leading Trossard to prepare for a central position under coach Domenico Tedesco.

Recently at Arsenal, Trossard has thrived in a secondary attacking role alongside Kai Havertz, particularly after the captain Martin Odegaard was injured. He feels confident about his current form, although he hesitates to label it as his best. The 29-year-old forward returns to the national squad after previously being omitted from the roster for last month's Nations League matches. He revealed that the coach had requested his absence to experiment with new players, a decision Trossard agreed with, viewing it as a positive developmental opportunity within the Nations League framework.