Back to the Arsenal Newsfeed

Arsenal Boss Mikel Arteta Praises Alexandre Lacazette Amid Goalscoring Struggles

James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has backed Alexandre Lacazette to start finding the back of the net again soon and has hinted a rest might be beneficial for the France international.

Since arriving at the Emirates Stadium in the summer of 2017, Lacazette has been one of the best forwards in the Premier League. However, this term has been a struggle for him, with just five goals scored in the top flight.

One of Arteta's main tasks as manager will be getting Lacazette into a ruthless mood in front of goal, and he's said one strike might be enough to turn around the 28-year-old's fortunes, per James Olley of the Evening Standard:

"He had the chances to put away [against United].