By Le Figaro with AFP
Published 3 minutes ago, Updated now
Olivier Giroud will not see Dortmund. ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT / AFP
The Blues center forward was hit in the ankle. He returns to Milan before the friendly match in Dortmund.
The top scorer in the history of the Blues (54) came out following a shock in the 26th minute against Ireland (2-0) this Thursday at the Parc des Princes during Euro 2024 qualifying, he would suffera slight sprain of the left ankle», indicated the FFF. «The healing time was very short so that he could play Tuesday in Dortmund», added the Federation, specifying that the player would not be replaced in the group. Giroud (37 years old) explained after the match against the Irish that he had received “a shock on the astragalus».
«I made a bad move, I tried to continue the match but on the changes of direction it was too difficult. I suffered a blow in the Champions League last season and I have a bit of a weakness at this level. It’s a bit of bad luck, I may have to strap the ankle to strengthen it. These last few weeks I haven’t had too much pain.», Continued Thursday the almost 37-year-old striker, who was in great form after scoring four goals in three days of the championship with AC Milan.
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