Olivier Giroud (36) was reassuring post-match after having been forced off through injury during France’s 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland.
Giroud was forced off in the 26th minute at the encounter at the Parc des Princes. His substitute, Marcus Thuram (26), got on the scoresheet, registering his first goal for Les Bleus as Didier Deschamps’ side continued their winning run in their Euro 2024 qualification campaign.
AC Milan striker Giroud received a knock to the ankle, and upon returning to the bench, was heavily strapped up. However, speaking in the mixed zone after the match, the former Arsenal and Chelsea forward wasn’t too concerned by the injury. “I don’t think it’s too serious,” began Giroud, in an interview transcribed by L’Équipe.
He added, “I will undergo tests, but I’m already hobbling a lot less. The medical situation at this moment in time is very reassuring.” However, Giroud said that the ankle is a bit of a weakness after having received a knock there during a Champions League match with AC Milan last season. “It’s a bit unlucky, I will perhaps have to strap the ankle to strengthen it, but it hasn’t been bad these past weeks,” said France’s record goalscorer.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle