What Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta did after Leandro Trossard moment as Ethan Nwaneri hint sent

At the start of the season, was hailed as criminally underrated - now he seems to be gaining a reputation as an scapegoat. The 29 year old Belgian received a wave of support and sympathy following his controversial red card at Manchester City, but the empathy has since turned into frustration after last Saturday's events at Bournemouth.

It's been widely reported that Trossard's costly, misguided back pass put central defender in a tight spot, who was later sent off for bringing down Cherries striker Evanilson. could have easily benched the former Brighton forward against Shakhtar Donetsk, but instead, he stuck with his £27million signing - a decision likely to be questioned ahead of Sunday's crucial match with Liverpool.

Based on this performance, it's clear that Trossard is not at his best, and it seems that recent events may have affected the winger, with him missing a second-half penalty on Tuesday night against the Ukrainians. Amidst all this, Arsenal fans are eager for Arteta to give Hale End Academy star a chance, but the Gunners boss appears hesitant to do so - despite his admiration for the player.

The 17 year old sensation made a statement with a brace against Bolton Wanderers in the , and despite the lower league opposition, he proved why he's considered one of world football's most exciting prospects. Trossard has been a constant presence for Arsenal in Martin Odegaard's injury absence, but after a lacklustre performance, questions may be raised about Arteta's faith in him.

On a night where the Gunners seemed a bit lacklustre, Trossard's giveaway near his own penalty area stood out - especially since it followed another misplaced pass that had already put the team under pressure. In response to the second error, Arteta turned to his bench, held up two fingers, and exclaimed: "That's two times! ", reports .

Despite the discontent from the home fans, Trossard stayed on the pitch while Nwaneri was left on the bench. It seems unjust, especially when Arsenal are in need of some magic.

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Trossard is undoubtedly a key player and a consistent threat in Arsenal's attack, but his current form doesn't make him indispensable, and Nwaneri deserves a chance. His impressive performances as a substitute against Leicester City and Bournemouth should be enough to convince that this raw talent is worth a gamble - although with Odegaard's return imminent, it's uncertain when that opportunity will arise.