OLIVIER GIROUD NEWS

Struggles against Udinese Giroud drew one foul, won three duels and had one clearance in 65 minutes in Friday's 1-1 draw with Udinese.

Impact Giroud never managed to shake free in this one and was poorly fed. He failed to take a shot for the first time in months while starting. Zlatan Ibrahimovic is dealing with a lingering injury and his timetable is uncertain, so Giroud will continue to see the bulk of minutes, although Ante Rebic is also an option for a different look. He has scored twice, provided an assist and added 14 shots and four chances in the last five matches. Milan will visit Napoli next Sunday.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Salernitana Giroud took four shots (one on target), created two scoring chances, won four duels and picked up an assist in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Salernitana.

Impact Giroud led his team in shots but mostly misfired, however he set up Ante Rebic late in the game, although most of the credit for the goal goes to his teammate. He has scored twice and added 15 shots and four chances in the last five games. Milan will host Udinese Friday.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leader AC Milan drops points after 2-2 draw at Salernitana

Italian league leader AC Milan dropped crucial points in the title race after drawing 2-2 at last-place Salernitana

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rafael Leão's early strike moves AC Milan top of Serie A

AC Milan has surged to the top of Serie A with a 1-0 victory over Sampdoria

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fires five shots against Sampdoria Giroud took five shots (two on target), won seven tackles and one duel and had one clearance in Sunday's 1-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Giroud paced his team in shot with a margin, but Wladimiro Falcone denied his just attempts on goal with quality saves. He had bagged a brace in the previous match. He is likely to continue starting in Saturday's road game against Salernitana even if Zlatan Ibrahimovic managed to shake off his injury. He has posted 11 shots and three chances in the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Mane back with Liverpool, AC Milan eying top spot

Liverpool will look to trim the deficit to English Premier League leader Manchester City back to nine points with a win at Burnley

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giroud scores 2 again as AC Milan reaches Italian Cup semis

Olivier Giroud’s brace made it four goals in two games for the striker as AC Milan routed Lazio 4-0 to reach the semifinals of the Italian Cup

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leads Milan comeback Giroud took two shots (both on target), won one tackle, drew two fouls and scored twice in Saturday's 2-1 win over Inter.

Impact Giroud had a very clinical display as he bagged his only two attempts with foxy finishes from inside the box. He is now up to seven goals in the season and will continue to have a major role until Zlatan Ibrahimovic shakes off his physical problems. He has added nine shots and four chances in the last five matches. Milan will host Sampdoria next Sunday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giroud scores 2 late goals as AC Milan beats rival Inter 2-1

Olivier Giroud again showed why he can never be written off by scoring two late goals as AC Milan rallied to beat city rival Inter Milan 2-1 and re-ignite the Serie A title race

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes three shots against Juventus Giroud fired three shots (one on target), created three scoring chances, won two of two tackles and drew three fouls in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Juventus.

Impact Giroud received extended minutes with Zlatan Ibrahimovic bowing out early and had a serviceable performance, but he did not manage to seriously challenge Wojciech Szczesny. The teammate will have a couple of weeks to get healthy ahead of February 6th's clash with Inter, otherwise Giroud would get a few starts in a row. He has notched five goals, one assist, 18 shots and 15 chances in 14 matches (seven starts) so far.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in win Giroud scored once on three shots (one on goal) during Thursday's 3-1 win over Roma.

Impact Giroud earned his first goal since October as he finally found some form in front of net. The forward is still the backup option, but he has shown some good quality when playing and now has five goals in only seven starts. Next up is a Sunday trip to Venezia.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first assist of season Giroud provided one assist on two chances created during Wednesday's 4-2 win over Empoli.

Impact Giroud opened his assist tally for the season during what was only his sixth start. The veteran forward doesn't figure to lead the line for Milan and isn't much of a fantasy option. He will hope to get fully fit over the winter break.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two duels against Napoli Giroud (thigh) took one off-target shot, committed one foul and won two duels in 27 minutes in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Napoli.

Impact Giroud was not particularly impactful in his return from a five-game absence. He will compete with Zlatan Ibrahimovic to start in Wednesday's road game against Empoli. He has scored four times and logged 14 shots and nine chances created in 14 appearances.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli leapfrogs Milan into 2nd place in Serie A

Napoli leapfrogged AC Milan into second place in Serie A after beating its title rival 1-0 in a mediocre match at San Siro

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Should be option versus Napoli Giroud (thigh) returned to full practice Friday and is set to be available for Sunday's match versus Napoli, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Giroud has progressed as anticipated and is poised to be a bench option after sitting out five matches because of a thigh strain. He has scored four times and posted 13 shots and nine chances created in 13 appearances so far.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could be back next week Giroud (thigh) will remain sidelined for Saturday's game versus Udinese but has good chances to return against Napoli, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Giroud has missed two weeks with a thigh strain, but he might return on the early end of his timetable and resume splitting time with Zlatan Ibrahimovic up front.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with strain Giroud has suffered a biceps femoris strain in the left thigh, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Giroud will be re-evaluated in ten days and will probably miss three weeks because of the injury. Zlatan Ibrahimovic will start most of the upcoming matches, with Rafael Leao or Junior Messias moving to the position when they want to give him a breather.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Atletico Giroud was subbed out of Wednesday's Champions League victory against Atletico Madrid in the 66th minute after suffering an apparent injury. He took a shot and created a chance in...

Impact Giroud had to come out with a suspected hamstring injury on Wednesday. He was replaced by Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Defender Zouma called up for France's World Cup qualifiers

With Raphael Varane out injured for a few weeks France coach Didier Deschamps recalled Kurt Zouma for upcoming World Cup qualifiers

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wins three duels against Roma Giroud had one block and two clearances and won three duels in 33 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Roma.

Impact Giroud played decent minutes despite coming off the bench, but he contributed only defensively given the nature of the game. He has strong chances to be in the XI in Wednesday's game versus Porto. He has posted four goals, ten shots and eight chances created in ten games. Milan will then face Inter Sunday.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Torino Giroud drew two fouls, won ten duels and scored on his shot in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact Giroud made the most of his opportunity by punching it in from inside the six-yard box on a corner kick. He has hit the net in four out six Serie A appearances. He has tallied ten shots, eight chances and four tackles in nine seasonal appearances (six starts). Milan will face Roma away Sunday.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check by Porto Giroud took one shot on target, won one tackle and six duels and had one interception in Tuesday's 0-1 loss to Porto.

Impact Giroud won a few duels but he was a non-factor in the final third, also because he was poorly fed. He has had to deal with a pair of physical problems but appears to be trending in the right direction on that front. He has scored three times and added eight shots and eight chances created in seven games. Milan will face Bologna away Saturday.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Verona Giroud (back) took two shots (one on target), created one scoring chance, drew one foul and scored a goal in Saturday's 3-2 win over Verona.

Impact Giroud was not overly active in his return from a back problem, but he was instrumental in the Milan comeback as he bagged a header in the second half. It is his third goal of the season. He has added seven shots and eight chances created. He will likely alternate with Zlatan Ibrahimovic going forward. Milan will visit Porto in Champions League Tuesday and then Bologna Saturday.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Olivier Giroud exclusive: 'At Chelsea you have less time to show your qualities than at Arsenal. It's more demanding' Olivier Giroud speaks to The Athletic about Arsenal, Chelsea and what really went on with Mbappe and Benzema with France at Euro 2020

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Resumes practicing fully Giroud (back) trained with no limitations Friday, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Giroud skipped the last game as his back flared up again, but it looks like the issue has subsided after a few days. He will be back for next Saturday's game versus Verona and will be in contention with Ante Rebic to lead the front-line. He has scored twice and added five shots and seven chances created in five appearances.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE