OLIVIER GIROUD NEWS

Euro flops France, Belgium seek redemption in Nations League

Two of the European Championship’s biggest disappointments face each other on Thursday in the Nations League semifinal in Turin

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out for Atalanta game Giroud (back) was omitted from Milan's squad list to face Atalanta Sunday.

Impact Giroud is again dealing with back problem and will be unavailable for this one. With Zlatan Ibrahimovic also on the mend, Ante Rebic is set to lead the front-line, with Pietro Pellegri as his backup.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Atalanta clash Giroud is in doubt for Sunday's match versus Atalanta due to back pain, coach Stefano Pioli announced.

Impact Giroud has been hampered by the issue for a couple of weeks now and it flared up again. He has not looked good in the last pair of appearances. Even if available, Ante Rebic will most likely get the nod as false-nine.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

France coach Deschamps again leaves out Giroud from squad

France coach Didier Deschamps again has left out veteran striker Olivier Giroud for the Nations League semifinal match against Belgium next week

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Too difficult' - Giroud explains why he had to leave Chelsea for AC Milan ' Goal.com Olivier Giroud says his decision to leave Chelsea for AC Milan was an "obvious choice", with the French striker admitting that life at Stamford Bridge had become "too difficult".

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Plays one half versus Spezia Giroud (back) created one scoring chance, won two duels and drew one foul in 45 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 win over Spezia.

Impact Giroud worked his way back into the lineup after COVID and back pain, but he did not do much and looked spent near the end of the first half. It is possible the coach will use him off the bench in the next matches. Milan will host Atletico Madrid in Champions League Tuesday and then visit Atalanta next Sunday. He has logged two goals, five shots and seven chances created in four appearances.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Spezia Giroud (back) has shaken off his problems and will be called up for Sunday's game against Spezia, coach Stefano Pioli announced.

Impact Giroud will be back in the squad list after missing time with COVID and back pain. The coach stated that he is weighing whether he could start right away. He has tallied two goals, five shots and six chances created in five appearances thus far.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stays out for Venezia game Giroud (back) did not make Milan's squad list to face Venezia Wednesday.

Impact Giroud is improving but not quite ready to play yet and will skip the second game in a row. Ante Rebic will continue to be main scoring threat for Milan Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely for Venezia match Giroud (back) was limited in practice Tuesday and will likely miss Wednesday's game versus Venezia, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Giroud is not dealing with a major problem, but the back pain has not allowed him to train him fully in the past week. He will test it out again on game-day but, in any case, Ante Rebic is set to once again lead the frontline.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Juventus game Giroud will miss Sunday's match versus Juventus due back pain, coach Stefano Pioli announced.

Impact Giroud was on track to get the start with Zlatan Ibrahimovic sidelined, but his back flared up late in the week. Ante Rebic will lead the attack versus Juventus and he is coming off a pair of solid performances.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Liverpool Giroud (COVID) will play in Wednesday's match versus Liverpool, although he is not ready for full minutes, coach Stefano Pioli announced.

Impact Giroud missed about a week of practice due to COVID, but he was a full go in the past two days. The coach stated that either he or Ante Rebic will replace Zlatan Ibrahimovic up front from the get-go, with the other likely coming off the bench at some point. Giroud has scored twice, adding four shots and six chances created in his two appearances with Milan.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Lazio game Giroud (COVID) will not be available Sunday versus Lazio, coach Stefano Pioli informed.

Impact Giroud shook off COVID Saturday, but he missed some practice time and the coach will hold him out. He will be back Wednesday versus Liverpool. Zlatan Ibrahimovic or Ante Rebic will lead the attack Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shakes off COVID-19 Giroud has posted a negative Coronavirus test and will undergo the medicals before returning to practice Saturday, Milan announced.

Impact Giroud missed about a week of training, and therefore the coach could decide to hold him out anyway for the Lazio clash even though he has been allowed to leave isolation. Milan will get Zlatan Ibrahimovic back Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan forward Giroud test positive for coronavirus

AC Milan forward Olivier Giroud has tested positive for coronavirus

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Milan Striker Giroud Tests Positive For COVID-19 Olivier Giroud is in isolation after returning a positive coronavirus test, but Milan say the striker is "fine."

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • BEINSPORTS.COM

AC Milan striker Giroud tests positive for Covid-19 ' Goal.com AC Milan have revealed that Olivier Giroud has tested positive for Covid-19, with the former Arsenal and Chelsea striker now taking in a period of self-isolation.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Tests positive for COVID-19 Giroud has contracted Coronavirus and is isolating at home, Milan announced.

Impact Giroud has about ten days to try shaking off the viral infection before the next match against Lazio. The timetable usually varies from player to player. Milan are set to have Zlatan Ibrahimovic back for that game, but they probably would not give him major minutes at first.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace in win Giroud scored two goals on four shots (two on target), created four chances and committed three fouls in Sunday's 4-1 win versus Cagliari.

Impact Giroud had an excellent offensive outing Sunday as he found the back of the net twice to help his side take home all three points. The striker has now registered four shots and six chances created in two appearances. He will look to display another strong performance Sunday against Lazio.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giroud scores 2 as Milan routs Cagliari 4-1 in Serie A

Olivier Giroud scored his first two league goals for AC Milan as the Rossoneri beat Cagliari 4-1 in Serie A

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

France coach leaves out Giroud and calls up four new players

Coach Didier Deschamps has announced France’s squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers with four new players and no place for veteran striker Olivier Giroud

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creates two chances against Sampdoria Giroud won eight duels, had two blocks, drew two fouls and created two scoring chances in Monday's 1-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Giroud served as a physical hub up front, but he did not manage to take a shot in this one. He is in line for another start in Sunday's home game against Cagliari since Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not return.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Díaz fires Milan to 1-0 win at Sampdoria in season opener

AC Milan got its season off to a winning start despite the continued absence of Zlatan Ibrahimović as it won 1-0 at Sampdoria in Serie A

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Juventus, Inter, Milan lead Serie A contenders

The Italian soccer season begins Saturday with Juventus the favorite to regain its title while defending champion Inter Milan faces financial difficulties

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'It'd be nice to play with Ziyech again' - Giroud wants Chelsea star at AC Milan ' Goal.com New AC Milan signing Olivier Giroud has fuelled the Serie A club reported interest in Chelsea playmaker Hakim Ziyech with his desire for a reunion at the San Siro Stadium.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Veteran France striker Giroud joins Italian giant AC Milan

Veteran France striker Olivier Giroud has left Champions League winner Chelsea to join seven-time European Cup winner AC Milan

JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS