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Tedesco has already dropped veterans Dries Mertens and Axel Witsel for the opening Euro 2024 qualifier against Sweden on Friday and a friendly against Germany.
“I think Tedesco is a manager who likes to put his opponents under pressure and create chances by winning the ball high up the pitch,” Trossard told reporters on Wednesday. “That’s quite a difference with Martinez.
“The new manager wants to build a new squad with a lot of dynamic play, which we already saw in the training sessions. Everybody’s very eager to show themselves, that can only benefit us as a team.”
Trossard has established himself as a regular at Premier League leaders Arsenal in recent weeks after joining them from Brighton & Hove Albion in January.
“I maybe didn’t expect to play that many minutes, but injuries helped me a bit,” Trossard said.
“I’m however more than convinced of my own capabilities. I arrived in a great group, filled with great players.
“It was a very busy and weird period for me, but I’m very happy that I have been able to join Arsenal. I think it’s been a great step for me.
“We all know how difficult it is to win the league, looking at Man City and Liverpool in recent years, but I think we have a great squad and that we have proven time and time again that we’re doing well.
“There are 10 matches left, we’ll see where we end once the season finishes.”
Reuters
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