Yaya Sanogo, remember the name?
The question mark is vital there because we’re very much asking you if you remember his name rather than insisting you take note of it ahead of his inevitable Ballon d’Or nomination.
Well in case you cannot recall who Sanogo is, let us remind you.
Sanogo is an Arsenal forward – no, honestly, he’s still there.
Many felt that there was a bright future for the 24-year-old, who once scored four goals against Benfica in a pre-season game before his first competitive goal arrived against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.
But somewhere, his career lost momentum and he was shipped out on several loan deals to the likes of Crystal Palace, Ajax and, most recently, Charlton.
The Frenchman is back at Arsenal now but has been sidelined with a long-term injury, the details of which Arsene Wenger has previously insisted are “confidential.”
Sanogo is making strides in his return to fitness, however, and scored a 19-minute hat-trick for the Gunners’ U23 side on Monday.
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✅ Left foot⚽⚽⚽ @Yayasanogoal22 scored a perfect hat-trick for #AFCU23 earlier 👏 pic.twitter.com/EDGh4IGsWk
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 10, 2017
Yaya Sanogo vs. Reading U23s:
54': ⚽️
69': ⚽️
73': ⚽️
74': Subbed off 🔁19 minute hat-trick. 😎 pic.twitter.com/MEk4yLijob
— Squawka (@Squawka) April 10, 2017
The performance led some supporters to call for him start against Crystal Palace later that day.
@Arsenal @MatDebuchy @Yayasanogoal22 start him tonight
— Tom Reynolds (@MustafiTackle) April 10, 2017
Others felt that he had proven himself an adequate replacement for Alexis Sanchez.
@Arsenal @MatDebuchy @Yayasanogoal22 Finally found Alexis’ replacement yessss
— Arbaaz (@afcArbaaz) April 10, 2017
@Arsenal @MatDebuchy @Yayasanogoal22 Alexis replacement done then
— Anand Kumar Sai (@AnandKumarSai) April 10, 2017
There were some far-fetched claims.
@Arsenal @MatDebuchy @Yayasanogoal22 better than lukaku
— Wollins (@Wollins12) April 10, 2017
And some less far-fetched claims.
@Arsenal @MatDebuchy @Yayasanogoal22 better than bebe
— Domi (@Kozzy_12) April 10, 2017
We saw some suggested name changes.
@Arsenal @MatDebuchy @Yayasanogoal22 Sanogo fc
— Xhakahari (@Cechque) April 10, 2017
@Arsenal @MatDebuchy @Yayasanogoal22 Change the name Sanogo FC
— Ashraf Belim (@ashrafonin) April 10, 2017
While this was the overriding sentiment.
@Arsenal @MatDebuchy @Yayasanogoal22 Is he still around?
— H K (@hkbaron) April 10, 2017
