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Old 06-21-2018, 10:49 AM   #995
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Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis View Post
It seems so strange that with all the attacking talent France have, it's the slower Giroud who makes such a difference. They just play off him so well.
Its sort of the catch 22 of the modern game.

Theres so much attacking talent and the rise of the popularity of the 'False 9' has lead to many fewer genuine 9-type strikers, but the purpose of that striker wasnt always just to be the one to score the goals but as you said, to be a focal point to starting the attack.

Giroud does that well, I think at the moment the best in the game is a toss-up between Lukaku (for Belgium) and Lewandowsky.
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