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Giroud celebrated derby win with Milan gamers however ‘cannot evaluate’ Leao with Henry but

AC Milan’s French ahead #09 Olivier Giroud greets the followers as he leaves the pitch after a substitution in the course of the Italian Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Salernitana at San Siro Stadium, in Milan on Could 25, 2024. scor (Photograph by MARCO BERTORELLO / AFP) (Photograph by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP through Getty Photographs)


Former Milan star Olivier Giroud, not at LAFC, reveals he face-timed Rossoneri gamers within the dressing room after a 2-1 win over Inter earlier this month however insists he ‘can’t but evaluate’ Rafael Leao and Thierry Henry.

The France worldwide left San Siro on the finish of his contract in June, becoming a member of MLS aspect LAFC.

A 2-1 win over metropolis rivals Inter on September 22 helped the Rossoneri bounce again after a poor begin to the season. Giroud not solely watched the sport but additionally celebrated together with his ex-teammates after the ultimate whistle.

“How might I miss it? After the sport, I made a video name with the lads within the dressing room, and we celebrated collectively,” the striker informed Gazzetta.

“I informed my good friend Armando Sciacca, the health coach, ‘I’m prepared to speak with the lads; let’s do it.’ It was so good.”

“The membership carried out an awesome switch window. Exact reinforcements and a few already had an awesome begin, like Pulisic. We’ll know extra in a month. If Milan are nonetheless within the prime spots and the hole between groups is minimal, I can see similarities with my Scudetto.”

Giroud celebrated derby win with Milan gamers however ‘can’t evaluate’ Leao with Henry but

Giroud spent three seasons at San Siro, successful the Serie A title in 2021-22. Rafael Leao was the Serie A MVP that season, however the Portuguese remains to be struggling for consistency.

“Rafa is a technical chief like Theo. Folks should perceive one factor,” insisted Giroud.

“Everybody has his personal persona; you possibly can’t count on charisma in any respect prices; they have already got Mike Maignan for that. Rafa and Theo make a distinction on the pitch. Once I performed in Dallas, a fan requested me if Leao was value as a lot as Henry. I replied you could’t evaluate a champion who already completed his profession and a man who is just 25. Let’s wait and see on the finish. Rafa has every little thing. Probably the most difficult factor is to fulfil the potential each week. It’s as much as him and the way self-demanding he’s. Changing into a father will assist him develop.”

Which is Milan’s energy this season?

“The assault. They’ve diversified nicely since I left,” argued Giroud.

“Morata, Abraham, Rafa, Pulisic, Jovic, Okafor, Chukwueze. what number of are there? Seven? I don’t know if there are groups in Italy and Europe which can be so full.”

The Rossoneri go to Bayer Leverkusen within the Champions League tomorrow after shedding the opening European sport of the season in opposition to Liverpool two weeks in the past.

“The brand new system provides time to climb the desk. Milan should be formidable, and aiming for the Champions League is a should,” stated Giroud.

“They’ve a deep squad and a high-level assault. You want high quality up entrance to win in Europe. Fonseca wants steadiness, however now he can work with tranquillity. I do know the lads are proud of the coaching periods and that the group is following him. I feel it’s the best 12 months to do nicely within the Champions League.”

Is he stunned by Matteo Gabbia?

“No, as a result of Matteo is a mannequin. He works arduous to enhance and you’ll see the outcomes. He can change into vital to Milan, and I’m comfortable for him.”

RedBird advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic made headlines earlier than the Liverpool sport by saying that he’s ‘the boss’ at San Siro, however but once more, Giroud didn’t appear stunned.

“The place’s the information? Ibra is Ibra, additionally as a director. He is aware of soccer and, largely, Milan very nicely. If you happen to choose Ibra, you could belief him. He should have carte blanche.”

Giroud desires to change into a sports activities director on the finish of his taking part in profession and could be comfortable to have a job in his former membership.

“Milan is without doubt one of the largest golf equipment on the planet, and I’ve unforgettable reminiscences there.

“I’d be glad if I had the prospect to work for Milan, however I don’t need issues with my good friend Ibra,” he stated, smiling.

“Certainly, I’ll at all times be a Rossoneri fan.”

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