Giroud goalkeeper, it’s validated

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By: Manu Tournoux

Giroud goalkeeper, it’s validated

Olivier Giroud, well surrounded at Clairefontaine this Monday, was able to look back on his exploit of the weekend.

Welcomed at Clairefontaine by Franck Raviot, the goalkeeper coach in the French selection, and Guy Stéphan, Didier Deschamps’ assistant, Olivier Giroud was able to boast once again of his successful interim on Saturday evening in the cage of the AC Milan, after the expulsion in added time of his teammate and compatriot Mike Maignan.

The first praising his courage and the second his serenity – “ nothing can happen to you there » – the Blues striker was able to tell in the sanctuary of the France team his exploit and his ultimate intervention at the feet of an opposing player during this Serie A match won by the Rossoneri on the Genoa pitch. An epic gesture which earned him “ a small hematoma » on the elbow.

“ I almost made a save worthy of a goalkeeperthe former Arsenal striker had fun the day before with DAZN. When I was little, I liked playing goalkeeper. I took my courage in both hands, I threw myself at the ball without knowing what was going to happen. I never thought I would experience this kind of emotion on this side of the field… »

Even in Milan, the Giroud alternative in the woods is validated. “ AC Milan has decided to celebrate his performance by including it on our website in the section reserved for goalkeepers and for a few days it will be possible to buy the Giroud N.9 goalkeeper jersey », Informed the Lombard club in a press release. Serie A also salutes the performance by integrating the international tricolor into its eleven of the week, as the last bastion…

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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