Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard has responded to manager Mikel Arteta’s lighthearted remarks about his personality, insisting that his competitive nature stems from his desire to win, not from being a “moaner.”
Arteta, speaking last month, had described Trossard as the “biggest moaner” in the dressing room, but framed it as a positive trait. The Arsenal boss praised the Belgian’s fiery determination, particularly during training.
“Leo is naturally a bit of a moaner, but I like that because he’s very competitive,” Arteta said. “In training sessions, he’s always busy with the referee’s decision because he wants to win. That’s what I love. He always wants to be the best, and when he’s not there, he’s not happy. But that’s what pushes him.”
The 30-year-old forward, who is set to make his 100th appearance for Arsenal in their UEFA Champions League tie against Dinamo Zagreb, admitted his body language might sometimes be misinterpreted.
