After watching Arsenal’s commanding victory over Burnley, Luis Enrique reportedly admitted that one player stood out above everyone else ahead of the Champions League final — and that player was Leandro Trossard.
The Paris Saint-Germain manager is said to have been hugely impressed by the Belgian forward’s movement, intelligence, and ruthless finishing during Arsenal’s latest performance. While much of the attention this season has gone to stars like Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Martin Ødegaard, Enrique reportedly believes Trossard could be the man who decides the biggest game of the season.
Arsenal once again looked unstoppable against Burnley, controlling possession, pressing aggressively, and creating chances with ease. But according to reports coming out after the match, it was Trossard’s unpredictability that truly caught the PSG manager’s attention. The Belgian attacker drifted across the frontline all evening, finding pockets of space that Burnley simply could not deal with. Whether cutting inside from the left wing, linking play centrally, or arriving late inside the box, Trossard constantly looked dangerous.
Luis Enrique is believed to have told members of his coaching staff that Arsenal become a completely different side when Trossard is playing with confidence. The PSG boss reportedly praised the forward’s ability to appear “invisible” for a few moments before suddenly producing a decisive action. That intelligence, Enrique feels, makes him one of the hardest players in Europe to defend against.
The Spanish manager is also said to admire Trossard’s composure in front of goal. Unlike many attacking players who rely purely on pace or power, the Belgian international often finishes with calm precision. Against Burnley, he repeatedly made smart decisions in the final third, knowing exactly when to shoot, pass, or slow the game down. Enrique reportedly believes those qualities could become crucial in a tense Champions League final where small moments decide everything.
Inside the PSG camp, much of the tactical preparation is now expected to focus on limiting Trossard’s influence. Enrique reportedly views Arsenal’s fluid attacking system as dangerous overall, but he believes Trossard is the player who connects everything together. His movement opens spaces for teammates, his pressing disrupts opposition build-up play, and his technical quality allows Arsenal to maintain attacking momentum for long periods.
The comments are likely to delight Arsenal supporters, especially considering how important Trossard has become under Mikel Arteta. Since arriving at the Emirates Stadium, the Belgian has steadily grown into one of the team’s most reliable performers. Even when not starting every match, he has consistently delivered goals, assists, and game-changing moments. This season, however, he appears to have reached another level entirely.
Arteta himself has frequently praised Trossard’s football intelligence and versatility. The Arsenal manager values players who can operate in multiple positions, and few in Europe do it better than the Belgian. He can play on either wing, as a false nine, or behind the striker, making Arsenal extremely difficult to predict tactically. That flexibility is one reason why Enrique reportedly sees him as such a major threat.
PSG will still have their own world-class talents capable of hurting Arsenal. Players like Ousmane Dembélé, Vitinha, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have all played major roles in the French side’s run to the final. Yet Enrique reportedly feels that stopping Arsenal’s collective rhythm will be impossible unless they first control Trossard.
What makes the situation even more dangerous for PSG is the confidence currently flowing through the Arsenal squad. The victory over Burnley extended their impressive run of performances, and belief around the club continues to grow with every match. Arsenal players now look fearless, playing with the maturity and composure of a side that truly believes it can conquer Europe.
For Trossard personally, the praise from a manager as respected as Luis Enrique represents another sign of how highly he is now rated at the top level of European football. Once considered a clever but underrated attacker, he is now being viewed as one of Arsenal’s most decisive players on the biggest stage.
As the Champions League final approaches, all eyes will naturally focus on the superstars and headline names. But if Luis Enrique’s assessment is correct, the player who could ultimately decide the fate of the trophy may not be the loudest or most glamorous figure on the pitch. Instead, it could be the quiet, intelligent, and deadly efficient Leandro Trossard — the man PSG are now desperate to stop.