Former Arsenal winger Theo Walcott and ex-Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney have both praised Leandro Trossard for his impressive performances this season. The duo admitted that the Belgian forward has exceeded their expectations, especially after Arsenal’s strong 3-1 win over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League. The victory helped the Gunners maintain a perfect record and secure a top-two finish in their group.

Trossard played a key role in Arsenal’s success at the San Siro, once again showing his value to Mikel Arteta’s side. His fine display came at a time when there had been doubts about his future at the club earlier in the summer. A goal from Gabriel Jesus sealed the win, but Trossard’s all-round contribution stood out as Arsenal showed maturity and control in a tough away fixture.

Speaking on Amazon Prime, Walcott admitted he was wrong about Trossard’s place in the team. He revealed that he once thought Arteta might look to replace the forward but has since been proven wrong. Walcott praised Trossard’s intelligence, calmness on the ball, and ability to find space, noting that his consistency has been a major surprise this season. He also highlighted the healthy competition between Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli on the left side.

Rooney echoed those sentiments, describing Trossard as a difficult player to defend against. He pointed out the Arsenal star’s versatility, ability to use both feet, and knack for scoring important goals. Arsenal’s squad depth was also on display, with players like Declan Rice, Martinelli, and Gyökeres coming off the bench to help see out the win, underlining the team’s strength in depth this campaign.