At the Stade de France, this Sunday evening, the Blues of Didier Deschamps will have a lot to do to reverse Croatia and thus tear off their ticket for the Final Four of the League of Nations, organized next June. Before that, Olivier Giroud will be honored for his record of goals with the Blues (57), but also for his permanence at the highest international level. Questioned by The teamthe coach of the Blues did not wait for him to pay a good tribute to the French striker. “It is always complicated to bring out a memory, an anecdote, when we have spent twelve years together, in selection. Its longevity speaks of itself. It is his merit. What I remember first is his visceral attachment to the blue jersey. Like me, he has always placed the French team above everything, even when he has experienced less happy periods. When we leave for Qatar to compete in the World Cup (in 2022), he knows very well, at the start, that he will not necessarily be a holder. The circumstances (Karim Benzema's injury) made it in the first match (against Australia). And it was in Qatar that he became the top scorer in the history of the French team ”.
Relaunched on the most striking match of Olivier Giroud, DD then added: “The 2018 World Cup final, necessarily, because it leads to a victory that binds us for life. Olivier was a little mocked because he did not score during this tournament, but he played a very important role in Russia. Olivier's paradox may be there: he is the top scorer in the history of the Blues while he was first turned towards the collective ”. Before concluding the most important goal in his eyes. “Just before Euro 2016, we play a preparation match in Nantes, against Cameroon. Olivier is unfairly whistled by the public. This will not prevent him from achieving a solid performance and scoring, just before the break. Talent is not everything. Olivier also succeeded thanks to his mental strength. In difficult times, he never let go of anything ”.
