article_snippet: Francis Coquelin has jumped to the defence of fellow countryman Olivier Giroud ahead of Tuesday's match .
article_snippet: The 23-year-old Frenchman, who has impressed since being recalled from Francis Coquelin loan spell at Charlton Athletic, has leaped to the defence of fellow countryman Olivier Giroud fellow countryman Olivier Giroud ahead of the second leg at Stade Louis II.
article_snippet: fellow countryman Olivier Giroud was guilty of squandering a number of gilt-edged chances however Francis Coquelin insists fellow countryman Olivier Giroud should not take the blame.
article_snippet: fellow countryman Olivier Giroud added: 'People came down a bit on fellow countryman Olivier Giroud, but People owe fellow countryman Olivier Giroud a lot for other victories.
article_snippet: fellow countryman Olivier Giroud has the heart to put things right in the second leg, and so do People.'
article_snippet: The 23-year-old believes fellow countryman Olivier Giroud side can take great confidence from his side FA Cup win against Manchester United .
highlights_snippet: Francis Coquelin has defended Olivier Giroud following Francis Coquelin poor first-leg display .
  