Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud believes it is important for strikers to be able to grab assists as well as goals.
The French international has adapted to England pretty quickly after grabbing 17 goals in his first season and so far this year, he looks likely to beat that target.
However, not only is Giroud scoring, he is also setting up his team-mates as he has already grabbed four assists, which is one more than what he got all of last season.
“It is a great thing because the goal was shown all over the world – I am proud of it,” Giroud told Arsenal Player.
“It is a quality when you are a striker to not always be greedy and when you have a team-mate well placed on the pitch, in a good position, you have to assist him.
“Strikers are judged on their goals but we must also [provide] assists and that is what I try to do: help my team-mates.
“It is easy to play with people like Jack, Mesut, Santi or Tomas – all my offensive team-mates. We have good relationships on the pitch and when we play one-touch football like [against Norwich], it is a pleasure.
“We try to do it in every game, and when we succeed it is fantastic.”
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt
