DiamondGooner wrote:Callum wrote:arsenaltilltheENDbrother wrote:Still anyone laughing about my brother? Keep on hating haters....Giroud till the end...Motm!
You and I have known for some time brother
Others are starting to see the light
Its not that we're starting to see the light .......... its that he's playing better.
There is a difference.
Nothings changed, been playing at a level for a while, in fact this is the same level of performance many have been championing, the change if there was one occured in the break after his first season before his second during that Asiain pre season tour.
Literally playing his textbook game, last year averaging just under 1 in every 2, being top scorer one of the leading creative players was rated second last in the entire squad in player of the year votes,AFC winning inspite of him etc, remember saying how id never heard of a striker who averaged just under 1 in 2 or one who created so many oppurunities in and around the box come under such fire.
This year just under 1 in 2, same game, same strengths same weaknesses. The only thing thats changed is that Arsenal fans have a close refference point.Its easy to dismiss linkup,arieal ability,strength,angled passes,pulling off the defender,drawing defenders,the balance between a brute ariel threat and intricate ground game etc etc when its always present, take it away , wait somethings not quite right.
Eyes are opened, unfortunatly it took an injury for many to see but quite a few people i know have changed tunes, some noticed when he was out and some came to the realization when he came back.He isnt playing at abnormal level he is playing at his leading striker of AFC, French International, rated by Klopp,rated by Wenger level.
Standard
Still not at last seasons level in and around the box with the extra bit of creative sharpness but i have no doubt he'll get there.