The absence of Olivier Giroud at the last meeting of the French team, in early September, has caused much ink to flow.
Strong man of the Deschamps system, the Milan striker has seen his status evolve with the return of Karim Benzema.
Substitute during Euro 2020, Olivier Giroud obviously did not appreciate not having been warned beforehand about his non-summons with the Blues in September.
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It surprised me a bit, especially the fact that I didn't know about it before.
That's how it is, we have to move forward and we will see what the future holds
”.
he confided on Téléfoot this Sunday.
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However, the one who has more than 46 achievements under the tunic of the Blues, does not despair and aspires to find the France team. Five lengths behind Thierry Henry and the record for goals in the Blues (51 goals), the native of Chambéry will closely follow Deschamps' list this Thursday.
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We will see, as usual we do not take the lead. If I am called upon, I will do my best to help the team and why not get a little closer to Titi (and his record of goals for the France team). The future will tell, if there is playing time
. ”
A return that would allow the main interested to draw a line on Euro 2020, a competition to forget for the former Arsenal scorer.
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I don't know if we can say that it's already digested, it stays a little bit through the throat.
We are competitors, there are deadlines to come.
We must turn the page.
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