In the first part of the season, Pioli will necessarily have to ask a lot from the Frenchman. The indications from Cologne, in this sense, are more than comforting
They say that the “bigger” players take longer to get in shape than the average. Maybe, but the speech for Olivier Giroud does not seem to be valid, at least according to what we saw in the friendly match between Cologne and Milan. “Oli” is already very well. His sense of goal in front of goal is nothing new, but what impressed him was the brilliance with which he launched himself into the spaces granted by the generous German defense. Not trivial, for a 35 year old of his size. He scored two goals in the first half, like at Mapei in Reggio Emilia last 22 May: the magic for the Rossoneri number 9 has never stopped. He also indicated it on his chest, the Scudetto, after the first goal. And that positive “fluid” will still be needed, especially in the first part of the season that is about to begin.
Attack
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The Italian champions, in fact, are currently short of center-forward. Zlatan Ibrahimovic will renew shortly, but there is no chance of seeing him back on the pitch until 2023. Divock Origi is the real reinforcement coming from the market, but also for the Belgian the start will be slow. He will not be out as much as Ibra, of course, but today he is not even sure he can be available for August 13, when the Devil will receive Udinese on their Serie A debut. Stefano Pioli’s tactical design suggests that Origi will almost always see Giroud leave in the first few weeks. With due care not to overload Olivier’s physique, of course.
Future
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At the presentation of his book “Believe us, always”, a few days ago, Giroud also answered questions about his future … previous: the contract that binds him to Milan will expire in 2023 and they have not yet begun – according to his statements – the speeches on renewal. It is clear that Milan have other priorities, in a late transfer session and with a series of positions in the squad to cover. But sooner or later they will have to talk to each other, to decide whether to extend a wonderful adventure together for at least a year. Much will depend on how Giroud feels physically, it’s too early to think about it. But if in a few months he should still be “on fire” like in Cologne …
July 18, 2022 (change July 18, 2022 | 10:23)
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