The question of the future of the French national team’s record goal scorer is at the heart of discussions in Clairefontaine during this meeting.
Olivier Giroud, the indestructible
History repeats itself for Olivier Giroud over the years. Still contested, the 2018 world champion nevertheless manages to demonstrate his crucial value in the attack of the France team. During the recent meeting against Germany (0-2), Giroud stood out by scoring points, contrasting with the disappointing performance of Marcus Thuram.
Rolland Courbis firmly maintains that Giroud remains number 1 in his position. According to him, no other attacker has managed to challenge Giroud’s place. In terms of benchmarks and anchor point, it seems more judicious to start the match with Giroud, despite his 37 years and the fact that he does not play all the matches. His physical presence and quality heading are undeniable assets.
Olivier Giroud’s future prospects according to Deschamps
Didier Deschamps, for his part, was not as categorical, but his choices will be closely scrutinized during the Euro. Giroud’s tenure will also depend on his situation at the club. Still performing well at AC Milan, the striker sees his contract expire on June 30 and will have to make a decision regarding his future before the start of the tournament.
While rumors suggest a possible adventure in the United States, Didier Deschamps confirmed that Olivier Giroud would seriously consider joining his friend Hugo Lloris at Los Angeles FC. “Is it done? No. Is it a possibility? Yes. A desire? Yes”, declared the coach of the France team in an interview with Téléfoot. To be followed closely…
