Leandro Trossard says Arsenal can achieve 'magical' UEFA Champions League glory - exclusive

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Leandro Trossard is set to make his 100th appearance for Arsenal during a huge week for the club in both the UEFA Champions League and Premier League. The Gunners will face Dinamo Zagreb in Europe on Wednesday before taking on Wolverhampton Wanderers as they look to get their chase of leaders Liverpool back on track. Trossard believes Arsenal are still in with a chance of conquering Europe.

Trossard: It would be 'magical' for Arsenal to win Champions League - 'we believe we can do it'

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Leandro Trossard says it would be "magical" to win the UEFA Champions League with Arsenal and insists they have the quality to do so.

Arsenal are fifth in the league phase table and a win against Dinamo Zagreb - who are managed by Italy legend Fabio Cannavaro - would all but guarantee their automatic qualification to the last 16.

Trossard is expected to make his 100th appearance for the club on Wednesday night, live on TNT Sports and discovery+, and says The Gunners are good enough to win the trophy.

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"I think as a kid that is what you dream of [winning the Champions League]," he told TNT Sports.

"I think the Champions League is one of the biggest competitions there is, maybe the biggest, and it would be magical to win it.

"It is such a hard competition, but I think and believe that we can do that with this squad and this team."

Trossard arrived at Arsenal from Brighton & Hove Albion in January 2023 and said he revelled in playing for the club.

"I am really happy, it is a great moment, and I am happy I am already there [on 100 appearances]," he said.

"It has been so quick. It felt like a magical moment when I signed for Arsenal, making my debut.

"I remember it like it was yesterday, against Manchester United. From then on, it has been a great time for me.

"To be in such a great club and such a good squad as well. All the individuals here are such good human beings as well, and I love to be here.

"It is probably the squad I have felt the most comfortable in of all the teams I have played.

"We have such a good atmosphere. Obviously when you don't win games it is different, but even then everybody tries to help each other and lift the spirits."

'Win every game' has to be Arsenal’s 'mindset', says Trossard

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Back at home, Arsenal are six points behind leaders Liverpool in the Premier League ahead of a crucial clash against Wolves on Saturday.

Arsenal won 16 of their final 18 Premier League fixtures last term, only dropping points in a 0-0 draw against eventual champions Manchester City and a 2-0 defeat against Aston Villa.

Trossard believes The Gunners have the quality to replicate that form this time around despite a difficult end to 2024.

Asked what he wanted to see from his team over the next four months, he replied: "Win. Win every game, that needs to be our mindset to be fair.

"Obviously it is the hardest thing in football, but we did it last year as well where I think we had a rough patch in December.

"After the end of January, we almost won every game, and I think we are capable of that as well.

"OK, we had the injuries, but I think a lot has been done in the head mentally as well and the mindset.

"We just need to keep believing."

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TNT Sports will show over 500 matches from the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Conference League across the 2024-25 season. The streaming home for TNT Sports in the UK is discovery+, where fans can enjoy a subscription that includes TNT Sports, Eurosport and entertainment in one destination.

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