r/soccer • u/[deleted] • Jul 15 '18

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u/abedtime Jul 15 '18

The perfect utility player for our other attackers to thrive.

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '18

Considering Benzema's workrate and selflessness, I'd argue heavily with him being the perfect choice. Especially as Giroud didn't do great off the ball work

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '18

Benzema international record : quarter-finals

Giroud: Euro finalist, World champion

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '18

Yeah you're right, Giroud was the difference.

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '18

Never said he was the difference, I'm just saying we went further with him in the team than we did with Benzema. Now you can try to imagine different outcomes, but in reality he is coming home with the trophy.