AC Milan's Olivier Giroud celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during a Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Cagliari, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
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MILAN (AP) - AC Milan forward Olivier Giroud has tested positive for coronavirus, the Italian club said on Thursday.
The 34-year-old Giroud joined Milan from Chelsea in the offseason and scored his first two goals for the Rossoneri in Sunday's 4-1 victory over Cagliari 4-1 in Serie A.
He was left out of France's squad for the current round of World Cup qualifiers.
Milan said Giroud 'œis doing well'ť but must remain in isolation.
'œIt should be noted that Olivier has not had contact with the rest of the team since the championship match against Cagliari,'ť the club said.
Milan next plays Lazio on Sept. 12. It could welcome back Zlatan Ibrahimović, who has not played since injuring his knee in May and needing surgery.
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AC Milan's Olivier Giroud, left, celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during a Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Cagliari, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
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AC Milan's Olivier Giroud celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during a Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Cagliari, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
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AC Milan's Olivier Giroud, left, scores his side's fourth goal from the penalty spot during a Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Cagliari, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
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AC Milan's Olivier Giroud, left,celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's fourth goal from the penalty spot during a Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Cagliari, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
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