The France international forward has the opportunity to step up in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s absence, with Alan Smith backing him to do just that
Alexandre Lacazette should not be judged on his strike rate alone, says former Arsenal striker Alan Smith, with the Frenchman being backed to add to his disappointing six-goal tally in the enforced absence of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
The Gunners are set to be without their captain and most prolific frontman for the next three games, with an untimely red card delivering an unwelcome ban.
With Aubameyang ruled out, the likes of Lacazette and club-record signing Nicolas Pepe are expected to step up and fill the void.