Olivier Giroud regales, a week from the list of Didier Deschamps. The French striker offered AC Milan a big victory (4-0) against Salzburg, to qualify on Wednesday for the knockout stages of the Champions League, with a brace and two assists. It is the first time since the 2013-2014 season that the most successful Italian club in C1 (seven crowns) has reached this stage.
The Milanese logically finish second in their group E, behind Chelsea who had won their two confrontations. Salzburg, author despite everything of a good match, will continue its European adventure in the Europa League.
“Good to be there on important meetings”
In addition to the qualification of their team, the three Frenchmen of AC Milan showed themselves to their advantage: double from Giroud, also decisive double passer, a match full of intensity and accuracy from Théo Hernandez, and a Pierre Kalulu at the both decisive in defense (10th) and not hesitating to report to the outposts.
“It’s great for confidence, it’s good for the team. It was above all a very important match and it’s good to be there on the important meetings, ”reacted Giroud after the meeting at the microphone of Canal +. Asked about his possible selection in Didier Deschamps’ list for Qatar, which will be revealed on November 9, the striker replied: “We’ll see, it’s not me who decides. »