France team: "not made aware" of his non-selection, Giroud says he is surprised

Lack of communication and misunderstanding.

After having played only about fifty minutes of play during the Euro, Olivier Giroud had not been selected by Didier Deschamps to play the September matches.

A surprising and unexpected decision for the striker, who did not fail to make it known.

In an interview with Téléfoot, and broadcast this Sunday morning on TF 1, the former Montpellier regretted not having been warned by the coach before the announcement of the list.

“It surprised me a little.

Especially the fact of not having been informed before.

Once again, that's how it is, we have to move forward, we'll see what the future has in store for us, ”he explained.

"Yeah, that surprised me, a bit. Especially the fact of not having been informed before. But, here it is, it is like that. We must once again move forward and we will see what the future holds. reserves us. "@_ OlivierGiroud_ on his absence from the France group in September #Giroud #Bleus pic.twitter.com/uHixIAzYsE

- Téléfoot (@ telefoot_TF1) September 26, 2021

Thierry Henry's record in the sights

Transferred to AC Milan this summer, Olivier Giroud also returned to his playing time, increasingly reduced with the Blues.

“We're happier when we're on the pitch, playing and helping the team.

But, there you are, there are choices that are there and we have to respect them and do it like that, make do with it, ”he said.

While he will celebrate his 35th birthday this Thursday, the day of the announcement of the list of players selected by Didier Deschamps to participate in the "Final 4" of the League of Nations, Olivier Giroud assured that he would give "the maximum to help the team ”in case of selection.

He also evokes his wish to “get as close as possible to Thierry Henry, (…) if there is playing time…”.

With 46 achievements in the jersey of the Blues, the AC Milan striker is only five goals behind the absolute record of "Titi".