Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists that striker Oliver Giroud still has a place in the team, despite not starting a game this season.
The French international has lost his place to Alexis Sanchez, who the manager has preferred to play up front during the start of the season.
GRAPHIC: Alexis Sánchez vs Olivier Giroud https://t.co/lXw9fM3hb2 pic.twitter.com/almjlKQG3w
Speaking ahead of their Champions League clash, theIndependentreport that the manager stated:He is an important player in our squad.The squad is not 11, we are 25 players and everybody will contribute at different parts of the season.
"What sometimes looks permanent in October is completely revolutionised in December.
We all have only one target: to be successful together, no matter who it is.�
Giroud has only featured in a handful of matches this season. He was brought on as a sub during the Gunners win over Chelsea, playing the last 11 minutes, but hasn't played a game since.
There have been a few factors preventing him from starting, including being rested after the Euros, as well as suffering from an injury, but since then he has been used as a substitute.
Some stats on the Vitality Player of the Month, Alexis Sánchez - courtesy of @Arsenal #Arsenal #COYG #AFC pic.twitter.com/E3lq85wm6O
So far this season, the club have turned to both Theo Walcott and Alexis Sanchez for goals. The fast-paced duo have scored 9 goals between them, and the manager doesn't want to break the winning formulawhich has taken them to second in the league.
Giroudwill be hoping to get onto the pitch tonight during the side's clash with Ludogorets in the Champions League.
Olivier Giroud should be fined two weeks wages for that rubbish.
Olivier Giroud is a great striker
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