the 06/07/2021 09h13
Chelsea coach during the 2018-2019 season, Maurizi Sarri has fond memories of Olivier Giroud (34 years old, 31 appearances and 11 goals in all competitions for the 2020-2021 season). The new coach of Lazio Rome paid a tribute to the French striker in an interview with SportItalia.
“He’s a great professional, one of those players who are always there when needed,” said the Italian technician. Before the Europa League final, Zola (his deputy Chelsea, editor’s note) asked me what my skills were. intentions and I replied: ‘Giroud and Pedro are going to play, for sure, they have never missed the important games. You choose the other nine players’. “
Little used in the league, the 2018 world champion held the Europa League this season. Moreover, he finished top scorer (11 goals) of the competition won by the Blues, with a victory against Arsenal (4-1) in the final.
(By Romain Rigaux)
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