It has been revealed that Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud is full of praise for Bournemouth forward Benik Afobe. Giroud shared a similar path to Afobe, playing in the second and third tiers of French football before moving to the Premier League, and the 29-year-old says that progressing through the league system helped him become the player he is today. “Football is a tough sport and you need to be ready physically and mentally as well,' he told Arsenal Player. “It's a huge part of the job. When you come from a lower league, you build mental abilities. “For me it was necessary because I was young and played for Grenoble with three strikers who were older than me, with more experience....
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