Champions League: Olivier Giroud wins AC Milan at Atletico Madrid
AC Milan unexpectedly managed to humiliate Atletico Madrid with a score of 1-0 in the fifth game of Champions League Group B at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano, Thursday (11/25/2021) early morning.
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Champions League: Olivier Giroud wins AC Milan at Atletico Madrid |
The result makes Milan have a chance to qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League. Currently, AC Milan is third in Group B with a score of four, ahead of Atletico who dropped to the bottom of the group.
Nevertheless, Rossoneri's victory at Atletico Madrid had to be paid for by an injury suffered by striker Olivier Giroud. Milan's mainstay attacker from France who was unable to finish the match.
Reports from Football Italia, he suffered a hamstring injury in that match and had to be pulled out in the 66th minute. The former Arsenal and Chelsea player was replaced by Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
This will be a loss for AC Milan. Especially enough to need Giroud's energy both in Serie A competitions and the last game of the Champions League group phase which is very decisive.
Olivier Giroud was actually demoted by coach Stefano Pioli from the first minute against host Atletico Madrid. But suddenly he stopped running while chasing the ball on the field.
Giroud then stiffened his left thigh and was unable to continue the match. Giroud was immediately substituted in the 66th minute, giving way to striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
The fact that he stopped in the middle of a short run and held onto his hamstring suggests a possible tear.
Still, in the Italian Football report, Giroud's injury will require several weeks on the sidelines. It would be a big loss for Milan because Giroud is one of his goal machines.
The 35-year-old has also just returned from a break due to an injury. Although he managed to score four goals in 12 appearances this season in all competitions.
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