Giroud gave a reason to talk about his greatness. Again
Grigory Telingater October 30, 2023, 02:00 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
The Milan striker scored a double and then complained about the substitution.
Stop waiting for a reason to write a separate text about Giroud. It doesn’t matter that Milan couldn’t keep the winning score. The Frenchman scored a double and it was enough. Furthermore, at 37 years old he did not score against just anyone, but against the current champions. On both occasions the forward scored with a header. He usually loves this. Even in the Premier League he set records for goals scored with a header (during the period he played in England).
Tell me, have you ever thought that there is something special about Giroud? It is clear that he is far from the strongest footballer. Probably, even in his best moment he was not among the top 5 in the world in his position. And yet, there is something in it that statistics cannot confirm. It’s as if Ibra left and left Giroud in charge of greatness.
If you look at a football player for a long time, you begin to recognize him even by the way he walks. In this sense, Giroud is a man who has experienced the world and is in no hurry. He does everything slowly. That’s why he almost never dribbles, because he usually requires speed. Last season in Serie A, the striker became the fourteenth Milan player in successful dribbles (only seven in the entire season). But, if really necessary, Giroud can run under the center towards the near post. His favorite, as he himself admitted.
In fact, he does not have as many strong qualities as modern football requires. Giroud became the French national team’s top scorer (54 goals) largely by chance. It is clear that Benzema is better as a footballer and would have played many years in the first team if it were not for the scandal with Valbuena. But it turned out that Giroud went to the world championship. Even to give us photographs that we can look at for a long time.
Olivier Giroud
Photo: Buda Mendes/Getty Images
Giroud does not shine in every game like Haaland, but in flashes. If the planets are in the right order, then understanding comes and there is a chance to score even with a scorpion blow. His vibe, energy and playful smile hint that he is always ready to portray something special.
Overall, there was no doubt who would be in goal when Milan goalkeeper Maignan was sent off a few weeks ago. It’s telling how quickly the memes went viral. He has gone so far as to sell goalkeeper jerseys with Giroud’s name in Milan’s official fan store. I’m not sure anyone would have thought of that idea if the conditional Pulisic had been in goal. He falls short in terms of legend.
Olivier Giroud
Photo: Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images
In general, the Italian Championship occupies a unique place in the current football coordinate system. It looks like a top-level league, but with some reservations. Including the financial capabilities of the clubs. And Giroud is absolutely in his place here. In the Premier League he would no longer be considered a star and, most likely, not a first-team player either. And here you might even be outraged if they gave you 80 minutes to play and not 90 minutes. This is also characteristic of the greats.
