AC Milan’s French international striker Olivier Giroud has refuted rumors of tensions with his coach Stefano Pioli.
Olivier Giroud, AC Milan striker, experienced a tumultuous evening this Sunday against Naples (2-2). Author of a double, the French international had to give up his place in the second half (81′), after seeing Rudi Garcia’s men come back to score. A difficult end to the match for the Blues’ top scorer who did not hide his frustration at the journalists’ microphone.
“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.
“We are just disappointed”
Asked by Brazilian legend Rai about the relationship that Milan coach Stefano Pioli maintains with his team, the 2018 world champion denied rumors surrounding a possible conflict with the Italian coach. “No problem between us and the coach. There is a great relationship, I was frustrated. The relationship between coach and team is excellent and it will be like that until the end. We’re just disappointed and we wanted to win. “, thus announced number 9 of the Rossoneri.
