Author of a sumptuous goal that sealed Chelsea's victory on Tuesday in the round of 16 first leg of the Champions League against Atlético de Madrid (1-0), Olivier Giroud returned to the microphone of RMC Sport on his gesture acrobatic: "It's the kind of gesture that I like.
I have some success.
The defender is not going there frankly, I am ahead.
I said to Mason (Mount, during the verification): If he refuses me the goal, I will blame you, because he touches it just before.
And if he leaves it, I think I can have it and finish it before… But we're not going to be choosy.
I am very happy to see the ball in the net and especially that it is not offside.
It's great for me and the team ”.
And Olivier Giroud continues, on the subject of this interminable wait and the VAR: “It is unfortunately like that with the VAR… We must keep the faith and be patient.
Good for us, for me.
It's true that it takes a long time to make a decision like that, but it was an important decision as the referee said.
We waited patiently… But it's weird to celebrate a goal three minutes later (smile) ”.
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Giroud on his magnificent return: "This is the kind of gesture that I like"