Tony Cascarino told talkSPORT that Mikel Arteta has asked Alexandre Lacazette to work ‘much harder’ for Arsenal.
The former Republic of Ireland international stated that the in-form Arsenal man’s work rate has been ‘extraordinary’ of late, as he touched up the win against Chelsea recently as an example.
Whilst Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s twin brother has turned up at Arsenal this season, Lacazette has stepped up and the £47 million [BBC Sport] is now their top marksman.
“I think he has been asked to work much harder as a centre-forward,” said Cascarino. ‘I think his work ethic against Chelsea was extraordinary.
“Battling for everything and fighting for every ball against West Brom. His performances levels and his rewards for his hard work was the goals because that’s what I think Arteta wants him to do. To be a much bigger worker.
“We talked about centre-forwards working. If he does that then Lacazette is a real handful and he is your best centre-forward by a country mile. He’s clinical. I think when he plays with a little bit of anger in him, he plays really well. He showed that in recent weeks. He can be a real player.”
From Lacazette’s perspective, it has been a long time coming for the Frenchman, who has been stop-start during his years at Arsenal.
He would either find himself being the first one hooked off during the game or if the team loses, he’s the one who is put on the bench for the next game.
But Lacazette’s recent goals are now showcasing what he can produce and he will be hoping that centre-forward place is his own now.
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