Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has reassured fans that there is no need to panic after their 2-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
The English side, who are currently top of the Premier League, went into the game on top form, but were left deflated after a late Robert Lewandowski goal snatched away the points.
Despite the defeat, Arsenal have had a great start to the 2013/2014 campaign and their main striker has told fans not to panic just yet.
“We did well in the first half and came back into the game after a bad start,” he said. “After the first half Dortmund were not as good, maybe tired, and we were really close to scoring a second one. But they kept going and scored on the counter-attack. It’s a shame because we could have done much better.
“We finished the game better than them and that’s why I’m really disappointed because if we couldn’t win the game, we didn’t have to lose it – maybe draw. In the Champions League it’s like that, about the details.
“I feel good. I’m used to playing a lot of games and I feel good with my body so touch wood no injuries. Over the years I’ve got used to playing a lot of games and I’m ok with my body. I don’t want to find an excuse.
“We lost but have won almost every game. Just Villa and West Brom [were not victories] so it’s not the time to be really worried, but we want to come back on Saturday and win the game.”
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt
