Didier Deschamps responds to the absence of Olivier Giroud in the French team

Olivier Giroud (110 caps, 46 goals) probably did not look at Didier Deschamps’ list for the first two matches of 2022 against Côte d’Ivoire in Marseille on March 25, then South Africa, four days later in Lille. The 2018 world champions striker knows that his mass is said despite his performances in Italy and despite the usual precautions of the coach: “He remains, as he knows, obviously selectable and available to the France team. The 35-year-old AC Milan center forward scored eight Serie A goals in 20 games and provided three assists to take the Rossoneri to the top of the league table. But the ex-Gunner has been absent from the selection since Euro 2021 and the elimination in the round of 16 against Switzerland (3-3, 5 tab). DD remains cold on his return even if the striker wins Serie A. “His situation has nothing to do with his chances of becoming Italian champion or not, explained the French coach at a press conference. He scores goals and that’s good for his club. Then I have choices to make. I know very well what Olivier is capable of. »