And the hero is called Olivier Giroud. Left on the bench at the start, in order to offer a first tenure to the Hamza Igamane recruit, the 2018 world champion made a decisive entry to offer the victory in Lille against Brann Bergen (2-1) on Thursday, in the Europa League.
Modest, the top scorer in the history of the French team prefers to underline the collective force of the Lille group.
“Thank you to the guys who returned. As the coach says, we need everyone. I believe that before Lens, on our 12 goals, 8 or 9 came from guys who came into play. Tonight, I tried to play this role ”he said.
Olivier Giroud perfectly met expectations, coming to place his head on a center of Tiago Santos (80th). On this action, the top scorer in the history of the Blues made admire his vertical relaxation, scoring a goal that recalls a realization of Cristiano Ronaldo with Juventus a few years ago.
Giroud: “We praised Ronaldo …”
“In these kinds of situations, it is difficult for the defender because he backs up, while I have launched,
explains Giroud, who himself mentioned the legendary Portuguese striker. We praised Ronaldo who was jumping high. With age, there are things that don't move too much. Afterwards, it's timing. And I have a good tiago santos balloon, too. »»
Goals, a list, impressive longevity. Yes, there is a little Cristiano Ronaldo at Olivier Giroud… and that's good for LOSC.
