Leandro Trossard is set to be available for Arsenal’s upcoming Premier League game against Leicester despite receiving a red card in the 2-2 draw with Manchester City.
Trossard was sent off after earning a second yellow card in first-half stoppage time for fouling Bernardo Silva and kicking the ball away.
His actions drew comparisons to Declan Rice’s earlier red card this season and received harsh criticism, with Ian Wright branding it “f***ing foolishness.”
However, Trossard reportedly explained to his teammates that he did not hear referee Michael Oliver’s whistle for the restart.
Despite his sending-off, Trossard will be available for Arsenal’s next Premier League game against Leicester on September 28.
The forward’s suspension, incurred through two bookings, only affects one fixture.
Arsenal’s upcoming Carabao Cup match against Bolton provides an opportunity for Trossard to redeem himself without missing league play.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed frustration over a “worrying” trend of players being sent off for delaying restarts but remains focused on upcoming matches.
He hinted at a growing problem with red cards in the Premier League, stating that this was the second time in five games Arsenal had been forced to play with ten men.
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