Francis Coquelin: Olivier Giroud Is Forever Proving His Doubters Wrong

By The Editor
on 30th October 2016

Francis Coquelin backs Giroud…

Francis Coquelin praised Olivier Giroud’s mental strength after the French striker came off the bench to win us the game against Sunderland on Saturday.

With Sunderland equalizing from the spot midway through the second-half, Arsene Wenger introduced Giroud who bagged a brace with his first two touches of the game.

Coquelin believes that his compatriot has an innate desire to prove his doubters wrong and backed the 30-year-old to continue to produce the goods.

“You know Oli is a strong character as well,” Coquelin told Arsenal Player.

“Every time people from the outside doubt it him, he always responds in a strong way. Hopefully, there’re many more goals coming from him.”

Giroud certainly offers an interesting alternative to Alexis, though Wenger may now be tempted to play the two together – especially when we’re attempting to break down a stubborn defence at home.

Source: Arsenal Player