The Genoa vs AC Milan match in Week 8 of the 2023-2024 Italian League seemed to be the most memorable moment for Olivier Giroud because he was the impromptu goalkeeper in that match. Not surprisingly, Giroud decided to display Mike Maignan’s jersey after the match.
Yes, Giroud became an impromptu goalkeeper after Mike Maignan was given a red card in the match against Genoa in the 2023-2024 Italian League. The match was held at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium on Sunday 8 October 2023.
Giroud had to act as an impromptu goalkeeper after Maignan was given a red card in the 90+8 minute for committing a hard foul on a Genoa player. This had to be done because the Rossoneri – AC Milan’s nickname – could no longer make substitutions.
Giroud also wore Maignan’s goalkeeper jersey. Who would have thought, the French striker did his job well in goal. He made a crucial save in the final minutes.
At that time, Giroud ran fast and immediately cut the ball that the Genoa player was trying to chase. If only the former Arsenal player did not move quickly by leaving his nest, it is not impossible that AC Milan would fail to seal the victory that was right before their eyes.
AC Milan finally won the match, achieving a narrow 1-0 victory. The single winning goal for the team nicknamed the Rossoneri was scored by Christian Pulisic in the 87th minute.
After the match, Giroud gave an interview while still wearing Maignan’s jersey. The 37-year-old striker said that he would keep the jersey and display it in a frame. “I’m keeping this jersey now, and I’m going to frame it!” said Giroud, quoted from Football Italia, Monday (9/10/2023).
Giroud expressed his appreciation to his teammates. He is proud of the hard work displayed by the players so that they were able to bring AC Milan to victory.
“I’m very proud of the team, we fought until the end. We fought like lions. I’m very happy for the fans,” concluded Giroud.
