Despite securing the decisive goal against Burnley, Leandro Trossard of Arsenal suffered a severe injury towards the end of the first half. The injury occurred when he collided with the post after scoring a headed goal in the 45th minute. Despite his bravery, Trossard had to be substituted by Arsenal’s medical team while carefully holding his arm. This incident followed a period of on-field treatment for the former Brighton player, who remained on the turf inside the Arsenal box after the game.
Trossard, still cradling his right arm, briefly returned to play before the halftime whistle. The collision involving players and goalpost also affected Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford. The goal was initiated by Bukayo Saka’s header from the back post, with Trossard rising highest to direct it in, giving Mikel Arteta’s squad the lead just before halftime.
Despite Arsenal’s domination in the first 45 minutes, creating numerous chances, Kai Havertz missed two opportunities, including a header over the crossbar and a blocked shot in the box. Saka had also come close to scoring with a header that caused confusion among the opposition’s defenders and goalkeeper.
The 23-year-old center-back almost scored an own goal, heading past Trafford, but it was clawed out on the line and deemed a foul in the build-up by Saka. Trossard, who initially played in the center, continued after halftime, despite the injury scare.
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