The double confrontation between Arsenal and PSG in the semi-finals of the Champions League will have an inevitably special flavor for Olivier Giroud, former artificer of the Gunners, of which he wore the jersey for six seasons with 105 goals to the key.
Invited to give his prognosis in the columns of the Parisian, the former Montpellier is also unable to choose. “We are dealing with two teams very close to each other. They have not usurped their place at this level. It looks tight ”he said.
“My heart balances: I am French and I always support the clubs of my country, but I am also a gunner, he added. Whatever happens, I will be happy and I will be behind the winner in the final. »»
Olivier Giroud Fan of Désiré Doué
The top scorer in the history of the French team also mentioned the metamorphosis of Ousmane Dembélé, which has become a real goal machine since its repositioning in the axis.
“I was not surprised. By dint of work, he has progressed enormously. He sometimes tended to spend a lot of energy in his dribbles. Today, in a more axial position, he chanages his efforts better and keeps more lucidity in front of the goal. »»
Olivier Giroud also said the greatest good of Désiré Goué. “Ah, I love it. I was in the stands on March 23 at the Stade de France when he entered Croatia. He presented himself with many going, personality and character,
he blown. He did not succeed everything, but he dared. He constantly provokes, has this ease of percussion. He is lively and has a very nice ball strike. I had already noticed it in February 2024, when we had faced reindeer with AC Milan in the Europa League. He had caught my eye. »»
