Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that he is impressed with how striker Olivier Giroud dealt with all the transfer speculation this summer regarding the club signing a new striker.
The Gunners were linked with numerous star names over the summer including; Gonzalo Higuain, Luis Suarez and Wayne Rooney, all who would have probably taken the starting spot up-front taking away Giroud from the team.
However, the club failed to sign a striker and they have been left with Giroud as the sole striker, but since the new season has begun, the Frenchman has been very impressive and Wenger has hailed the striker’s attitude.
“I believe he has improved technically in his link play and that will come out throughout the season,” the boss said.
“He has a huge physical presence that is very difficult to find these days. This season is a big test for Olivier but I’m sure he will have a great season.
“He has a kind of belief, [a] positive mentality that comes out. He has a good self-esteem and that is a very important quality because when you’re a striker you have to deal with a lot of pressure. It doesn’t affect him too much when he doesn’t always score. Overall I think he has a very strong mentality.
“Every day when you opened a newspaper he saw another striker coming here but he didn’t say anything. For me that’s the best answer you can give when you’re a football player. Don’t talk too much, play and show how good you are. Many people forget that sometimes but that’s the core of your job.”
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt
