Olivier Giroud played and faced the best players on the planet during his career. The French striker returning to Ligue 1, at Lille OSC confided in LemediaCarré.
The current top scorer in the history of the French team returned to his career and did not fail to mention the hardest defender he faced. For him, it is the Dutch defender of Liverpool Virgil Van Dijk.
“I say it in my turn: it is the most harsh defender that I faced. He is a complete, rough defender, blows in the back … but always with respect! We made good duels with Virgil and it is not to tell me … But often, I managed to get rid of his marking to pass in front or win a duel, “ he launched. Words that should be appreciated by the captain of Liverpool.
Giroud back in the group for Toulouse?
Author of a canon start to the season with 2 goals in 2 games, Olivier Giroud underwent a slight stop by missing the previous day of Ligue 1 against Lorient (victory 7 goals to 1) because of discomfort to adductors.
The French striker will return to the LOSC group for the reception of Toulouse this Sunday (3 p.m.). The 2018 world champion has trained without worry in recent days.
