Olivier Giroud has come to the defence of former Arsenal team-mate Laurent Koscielny after he refused to go on the Gunners' pre-season summer tour of the U.S.
The Chelsea striker is a close friend of the Arsenal captain and told BBC Sport's David Ornstein that Koscielny has always been "very respectful, very professional, always the best example for the young players" during his nine years at the club.
He added:
"The club gave him the opportunity to play at Arsenal, and it was a big, big opportunity for him to show his quality in the Premier League.