AC Milan star Oliver Giroud misses training ahead of Tottenham clash due to flu attack
Tottenham Hotspur will be preparing for their upcoming Champions League match against AC Milan with a sense of cautious optimism. The news that their opponent’s star striker Olivier Giroud may not be fit to play due to a flu attack could be a potential boost for the North London side, according to Gazzetta.
Giroud, who has been in fine form for Milan this season, has been a key figure in their campaign so far. He has scored crucial goals and provided important assists for the Italian giants, and his absence would certainly be felt by the Rossoneri.
However, it is important for Tottenham not to get complacent even if Giroud does miss the match. Milan still have a number of quality players in their squad who are more than capable of causing problems for Spurs. Ante Rebic, Divock Origi, and Charles De Ketelare are all options for the Italian side to take Giroud’s place in attack.
Olivier Giroud has now scored 47 goals for France, only four behind all-time top-scorer Thierry Henry (51).
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Furthermore, there is a chance that Giroud could still feature in the game. Despite missing training on Monday, Milan are hopeful that he will recover in time for the match on Wednesday. Manager Stefano Pioli could take the Frenchman to London and assess his fitness just before the match.
This uncertainty surrounding Giroud’s availability will no doubt be causing some concern for Milan and their fans. Tottenham, on the other hand, will be hoping to take advantage of any weakness in the Italian side’s attack.
For Spurs, the key will be to remain focused and continue playing the kind of football that has seen them perform well in parts this season. Antonio Conte’s side will need to stay disciplined at the back and look to exploit any gaps in the Milan defence.
The absence of Giroud could also provide an opportunity for some of Tottenham’s own attacking players to shine. The club need to overturn a first-leg deficit and needs goals for qualifying.
Ultimately, the outcome of the match will depend on a number of factors. Whether Giroud plays or not, both teams will need to be at their best to come away with a result. It is a huge game for Antonio Conte.
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The game against Milan could be a day that makes or breaks Tottenham’s season. Let’s see what happens.
