Guys, recent developments have revealed that Leandro Trossard wasn't in Beşiktaş's squad, and our coach Vincenzo Italiano explained why. The Italian manager said, "We're rotating to maintain the player's form and take steps for the future," but of course, some people are questioning this decision. What do you think? Is it about squad depth or a tactical choice? Let's discuss! ⚽🔥
What do you think about Trossard being left out of the squad? The announcement from Italiano was confusing!
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Wow, last season when I saw teams protecting young players and rotating them, I couldn’t stop laughing. The coach would send one of them to the supermarket and say, “He’s maintaining his form” 😂 Meanwhile, in another team, I had teammates my age starting every week while I was stuck on the bench. Later, I found out the team had five young talents like me—all in the same position. But next season? Four of those five were playing for other teams. That’s how it goes, I guess.
In my view, Italiano’s comments about Trossard being left out of the squad are actually a reflection of the characteristic style of football the team has been playing this season. The Italian coach may throw around phrases like “rotation and steps for the future,” but there’s a hard truth staring us in the face: Trossard has been a seriously under‑performing player in both the Champions League and the league. Guys like De Breuker and Siliprandi have always been the attacking focal points, while Trossard’s output has stayed below average. Even when he arrived from Genoa his role was a bit fuzzy—he’d drift between striker, winger and the number 10 spot. So it’s easy to see why Italiano wants to get rid of him.
What’s more, the system the team has been using in recent weeks simply doesn’t have room for players like Trossard. In Italiano’s preferred 4‑3‑3, Jan Kulusevski does a great job as the wide forward who quickly joins the attack behind Okafor and Bakambu. Trossard, on the other hand, seems only capable of holding the ball and waiting. The coach might have said it’s “to keep his form,” but in reality I think this player is a kind of luxury in the formation. What Beşiktaş urgently needs right now are attackers who can both score and contribute to the team’s play. Expecting that from Trossard is just wishful thinking. Is it a lack of squad depth or a tactical choice? I’m leaning toward the latter. The coach is pushing him aside because he’s a piece that doesn’t fit the team’s needs.