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What makes the modern striker? Laca explains

Alexandre Lacazette knows what it takes to be a top striker.

The France international scored 36 goals in his first two seasons at the club – and has already found the net twice in five appearances this campaign.

But what is it that makes a successful striker in 2019?

“To be a top-level striker, you need a sixth sense but also to have a good relationship with your team-mates,” Lacazette told Arsenal Player. “You need to know your partners, the players who play around you, as much as possible. It's really important to know them very well.