(sabasports report) At 36, Olivier Giroud is still in excellent form. He has been impressive in the new Serie A season, scoring four goals in three games. French national team coach Didier Deschamps has praised Giroud in an interview, revealing that Giroud’s long-term excellent form is related to both physical and mental aspects.
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Deschamps said: “Giroud deserved such a good performance. He has excellent physical condition, which is the result of his long-term self-discipline, because he is very strict with himself and he wants to maintain a high level of competitive condition. He did very well last year. He was able to achieve the results he wanted because he had laid a solid foundation.”
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“A few years ago, people were saying that 35 is a limit age for top players. Now there are a lot of players playing into their 40s. This is related to the reduction of injury problems among players and the continuous improvement of medical technology. For Giroud, in addition to excellent physical, there is also a very strong spirit. I think that’s a good thing.”