The Frenchman has always been the starting center-forward during the absence of Zlatan: with the cup derby on the horizon, in Friday’s match there is the hypothesis of a turn over with the Croatian
Inside the 28 ‘of Milan-Juve to never go out again. It is a phase of super work for Olivier Giroud: he took over from the aching Ibrahimovic in the match against the bianconeri on 23 January, and for the whole following month he carried the weight of the Rossoneri attack on his shoulders. With great satisfaction, it must be said: the derby brace is the highlight of the first Italian season of “Oliviero”, but immediately afterwards there were two more goals against Lazio in the Italian Cup. Then two league games without big high notes: dry against Sampdoria at San Siro, inaccurate in Salerno in one of the worst versions of the Devil in this championship. At 35, even if he has finally left muscle aches and back pains behind him, it is normal that Giroud might need a little respite. Above all because the calendar gives no respite: on Friday Udinese in Serie A, on Tuesday the first leg of the Cup derby.
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Precisely in order not to get “cooked” at that crucial point of the Rossoneri season, the former Arsenal and Chelsea striker would do well to catch his breath. Difficult, however, to take over. First of all, because the match against Udinese should not be underestimated: in the first leg Milan were saved thanks to Ibra in the final, after a disappointing performance to say the least. And then because there are not many different options in that role: Leao now plays permanently on the left, Zlatan will certainly not be ready to return in three days and the baby Lazetic is currently not feasible, having not really joined the group yet. In the midst of the Scudetto sprint, Pioli will never risk such untested moves. However, the Rebic hypothesis remains valid. Ante is getting better and better, after months of repeated physical problems. It comes from the Arechi goal and above all it is the best alternative solution in a center forward position. Who knows if he could not be the Croatian, then, Pioli’s surprise card for the match against the Friulians. The next training sessions at Milanello will give some more answers.
February 22 – 3:26 pm
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