Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud admits that he is embarrassed by all missed chances in Arsenal's 3-1 defeat against Monaco on Wednesday night.
The Frenchman improved impressively over the years to shake off the reputation from his early Arsenal days but it was a return to the Giroud of old in the Champions League.
"I am not a better or worse player than three days ago, it is just about confidence and keeping [strong]," Giroud told the club's official website.
"I am really hurting, more than disappointed, it has been embarrassing for me. But I have never given up in my career and sometimes I have had tough games like that before.
"It was difficult because nothing went right, everything was tough for me.
"I tried to keep focused but I understood why the boss wanted to substitute me. It was not my day."
But the 28-year old says he is ready to work hard to bounce back from his disappointing performance against Monaco.
"When you are a striker people expect more from you," he said.
"I did well recently and scored a lot of goals, but when you miss chances it is like that - you have to question yourself. I will keep working hard and bounce back as soon as possible."
