AC Milan’s French striker, Olivier Giroud, clearly did not appreciate being replaced against Naples on Sunday.
Author of a double on Sunday against Naples (2-2), AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud was unable to prevent his team from conceding a draw. The result is all the more frustrating for the 2018 world champion, as he was replaced in the 81st minute by young Swiss left winger Noah Okafor. A choice on the part of his trainer Stefano Pioli which was not to the taste of the former gunnerif we are to believe the remarks made by the main person concerned to journalists.
“My annoyance? It’s something normal, I’m a man not a robot, I have emotions. I thought I could still help the team but it’s the coach who makes his choices and I have a lot of respect for him. After five minutes I calmed down, I didn’t want to go out because I wanted to continue and help the team, I’m competitive.”thus released the Savoyard to DAZN.
Note that by scoring these two goals against Partenopeithe top scorer in the history of the Blues thus ended a drought of 10 matches without scoring.
