Proffessional sports is probably the only kind of occupation where over 30-years-old people are considered ‘old’, but hey, every job has some flaw. One of those ‘old people’ is Olivier Giroud, a French international, and soon to be a 35-year old player. Chelsea striker has been the guy who would often come to the rescue and score important goals, and in recent times, he has been limited to of the bench of both France and Chelsea. But that, and the fact that he is an ‘old’ player doesn’t mean his determination is suffering. On the contrary. “I’m almost 35 but have the hunger of a 20-year-old guy. The France team has a fairly incredible strike force, but I have a card to play because there are no other players with my profile. I am here to respond and bring what I want. I know how to do it with the team. I have the desire and, if the young people want to move me, they will have to be ready too” he told Le Figaro. Is there a chance for Olivier Giroud? ???? pic.twitter.com/mhlfFZ7mrv— Chelsea FC News (@Chelsea_FL) June 22, 2021 Giroud has been a regular in the French squad since 2011, and during that time, he managed to make 109 appearances for his country, scoring 46 goals, which puts him in the second place, only five shy of France’s leading goalscorer Thierry Henry. But, even thou he was a part of the World Cup winning squad in 2018, Chelsea striker didn’t score. Olivier Giroud has finished as France’s leading goalscorer in:2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2020Consistently delivers on the international stage ????????????@_OlivierGiroud_ pic.twitter.com/aqqXkLn6xv— Dubois (@CFCDUBois) June 22, 2021 In the EURO, Karim Benzema has been called back to the squad, further limiting Giroud’s participation, since Karim Benzema, Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann are currently France’s main option in attack. But, since Deschamp’s men have already qualified for the last 16 in EURO 2020, it looks like Giroud will get his chance against Portugal, if the coach decides to rest some of his attackers. If that happens, grandpa will be ready.
