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Olivier Giroud left his mark during his time in the Premier League. So much so that for Virgil van Dijk, the French striker is the one he least liked to face.
Before his heyday at AC Milan, Olivier Giroud spent some of his most successful years as a footballer in the Premier League. Alternately a player for Arsenal and Chelsea, the center forward gave a number of defenders a hard time. Among them, Virgil van Dijk has not forgotten him. According to the Dutch international, the 2018 world champion is simply a cut above the other players he has had to score.
It was during an interview given to France Football that the Liverpool defender mentioned the Milanese. Asked to name the strongest attacker he had to face, Van Dijk hesitated before deciding: “ I think I will stick with Olivier Giroud. Every time, it seems like you’re holding him, marking him well, but he always manages to score in one way or another with his head, his foot, his knee. He often scored against me. »
“Kylian has a special talent”
To avoid harming almost anyone, Virgil van Dijk still wanted to mention other offensive players who pushed him to his limits: “ Afterwards, I must not forget (Sergio) Agüero who was very strong, (Erling) Haaland obviously, Gabriel Jesus too. All of them make your matches very difficult. » Finally, the Dutchman answered a question concerning Kylian Mbappé: “ Of course Kylian has a special talent. You have to be at your best to face it. The whole team in fact. »
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
