Giroud: The best goal in his career was the Scorpion s tail swing in 2017; now that he is old, his running and jumping are declining.

They have all quoted; returning to Ligue 1 is not a retirement tour, but an acceptance of the challenge.

What is the secret to continuing to play? What role does Bruno Genesio play in personnel management?

At the beginning of the season, I played 90 minutes and I felt very good. In fact, three days after the game against Monaco (1-0, Giroud scored, August 24), I felt a little pain (diagnosed as a minor adductor injury).

Even if they feel good, players still need to make an effort to take care of themselves as they age. The coach is very attentive and communicates with me frequently. He told me: "If you need it, we will adjust, we will adapt."

I'm not used to that way of working, because I always want to train hard and miss as few trainings as possible.

Also, I almost never quit training on my own initiative. It’s also a competitive spirit that makes me always want to challenge myself. During the Lyon-Roma-Paris match (September 28th to October 5th), the coach told me that he had hesitated to rest me against Roma, but in the end he decided to start me and play an hour.

I wanted to go back to Italy... It was about trust between me and him, about communication and respect. After the game, I couldn't play three 90 minutes in a row because of the intensity of the game.

You give people a keener sense...

I do a lot of prevention and response training. I don't do upper body training anymore, maybe that's why I look slimmer.

Physically speaking, I am very lucky to be in such a state. Of course, I will pay attention to my diet after the game.

My wife said to me: "You won't always be like this, one day you will have a little belly!"

I told her: "Be careful, I'm not sure either!"

Because in the future, a body culture will be formed to respect one's own body.

What do you care about most?

Regarding recovery, I do need two days after the game. Aches, backaches...and then, in racing, the inevitable loss of speed as you get older.

I've never really played at that speed, but at Chelsea I once ran over 34km/h.

Today, this is impossible. You still can't jump as high and your bounce is gone. Even if you try your best, you have to be careful because you can collapse at any time.

Your tendons, joints, and muscles age, so you are more susceptible to injury. But this is a matter of prevention, taking the right nutritional supplements and preparing your muscles adequately.

Your age doesn't stop you from trying at least one trick per game...

Because it's part of who I am. You know me, I love that kind of action. That's why I'm a fan of Ibrahimovic and Jean-Pierre Papin...

However, it is obviously unrealistic for me to do too many tricks at Lille. A good kick every time. I will keep trying. Even the next day, your back will hurt a little more. (Laughs)

Do you consider yourself a performer?

Not like a genius, a magician, a dribbling master like Neymar, the kind of guy who makes the audience stand up and applaud with his actions. But from another perspective, yes. This is also what brings the fun.

My most exciting goal is not bad! The best is still the scorpion tail I did at Arsenal in 2017 against Crystal Palace.

Although...but we can never see that action again. I think this ball is incredibly perfect. My success rate is 101%! But that's what I want. Instinctive moves that no one would expect you to do, and that's the beauty of football's tricks.

Achieving success in a skill that you have mastered and that you have honed in training is a completely different feeling of satisfaction. But both are equal.

With such a resume, how do you maintain intimacy in a locker room like Lille with so many young players?

I'm just like everyone else, not as egotistical as other players. Take Ibrahimovic for example, our personalities are completely different.

When he walks into the locker room or onto the court, everyone else has to be on the same level and deliver accurate passes. Other than that...I made everyone feel at ease from the start. I’m proud of that intimacy and proud to have such a close relationship with the young players and other members of the club.

It feels like you work hard to get yourself to the right level, to be at your peak at the end of preparation...

I am Giroud, and given my past, I have to prove that I can still be competitive despite my age. I want to set an example for the younger players. I wanted to start strong, yeah, that's obvious, and it worked out well.

My relationship with these guys is like I've been a part of them for years. Even captain Andre said the same. I deal with others easily. Everyone will agree that the integration process is very natural.

You sign for one season, but you will be 40 years old in September 2026. Is this a goal you have set? Or are you still waiting to see if it will be evaluated year by year?

It can be a "1+1" contract or it can be only one year. You shouldn't have any regrets. Try to live the moment and be ready to stop at any time.

After that, 40 years old was a very meaningful number to me. But it was a team decision between me and my wife and family. This is a question that requires rational thinking. If I think I can contribute and the club is happy with me, we will sit down with Olivier (Letang) and talk.

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