Tag: Olivier Giroud
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Giroud demands important role at Chelsea next season
Striker Olivier Giroud said on Wednesday he has been approached by other clubs to play for them next season, but he added he wanted to extend his stay Chelsea. The Frenchman however pointed out that staying at Stamford Bridge would depend on if manager Maurizio Sarri could offer him regular first team opportunities. Giroud, who…
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Giroud frustrated by lack of game time at Chelsea
Olivier Giroud admits his lack of playing time at Chelsea is “frustrating” and has hinted that he is prepared to return to France in search of more football. The 32-year-old, who is out of contract in the summer, has made just six Premier League starts this season. Giroud, who won the World Cup with France…
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Europa: Sloppy Chelsea held by MOL Vidi despite Giroud stunner
A sloppy Chelsea team were held to a 2-2 draw by MOL Vidi on Thursday night in Hungary despite stunning goals from Olivier Giroud and Willian. Blues boss Maurizio Sarri, as he has done throughout this season’s Europa League, rotated his team with youngsters Ethan Ampadu, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ruben Loftus-Cheek all starting. The Blues…
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Giroud dismisses Chelsea exit, says he’ll fight for his place
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has dismissed speculation linking him with a move away from Stamford Bridge, insisting he will “fight” for his place at the London club. The France international has started just four times in the Premier League this season under new head coach Maurizio Sarri, with Alvaro Morata often preferred in attack. Giroud,…
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Giroud ends goal drought, sends Chelsea through in Europa League
Olivier Giroud scored his first Chelsea goal in 794 minutes as the Blues progressed to the Europa League knockout stages with a 1-0 win at BATE Borisov. The France international, who had not scored under Sarri, headed in Emerson’s cross at the near post early in the second period to maintain the Blues’ 100% Group…
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Substitute Giroud seals Chelsea’s victory over Southampton
Substitute Olivier Giroud scored twice as Chelsea came from 2-0 down to win at Southampton and keep alive their faint hopes of a top-four finish in the Premier League. Dusan Tadic’s opener, a placed effort following Ryan Bertrand’s marauding run, and Polish defender Jan Bednarek’s left-footed shot looked to be lifting Saints out of the…
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Sad to leave Arsenal but Chelsea move ‘made sense’ – Olivier Giroud
Olivier Giroud has admitted that he was disappointed to leave Arsenal but is looking forward to a fresh challenge at Chelsea. The 31-year-old striker signed for the Blues for £18 million from their London rivals after Arsenal snapped up Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund, while Michy Batshuayi went from Stamford Bridge on loan to the…