Overview

• Olivier Giroud told L'Équipe he would consider a brief recall only if Didier Deschamps faces a shortage of forwards and he is fit and available.
• He stressed a return is very unlikely, noted he is not a fan of comebacks, and recalled being formally honored by the FFF in March.
• Giroud described the current injuries as unusually severe and welcomed Jean-Philippe Mateta's first call-up as a positive example.
• France beat Azerbaijan 3-0 and drew 2-2 in Iceland to stay atop its World Cup qualifying group, with Ukraine at home on November 13 and a trip to Azerbaijan three days later.
• On his record of 57 goals, he said he hopes Kylian Mbappé surpasses him soon and suggested the captain could approach 100 for France.