Jakarta –
Olivier Giroud proves he can still be relied on Chelsea. In fact he scored one more goal when Chelsea overcame Crystal Palace.
Giroud contributed one goal in Chelsea’s 3-2 win over Palace at Selhurts Park on Thursday (07/08/2020) early morning hrs in English League continued. Two goals The Blues others were contributed by Christian Pulisic and Tammy Abraham.
With the addition of one goal, Giroud has now scored five goals in his last eight appearances in the Premier League. A note that undoubtedly cannot be underestimated.
In fact, the 33-year-old striker needed 49 matches to score the same number of goals as Opta noted. It is believed, that also made the Blues consider taking it off last January.
Giroud was tightly linked with Inter Milan at the time. But Chelsea manager Frank Lampard kept his departure because he was unable to get a substitute.
In the process Giroud instead signed a new contract that kept him until June next year. But at the same time, Chelsea have also won Timo Werner.
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Giroud’s position clearly will not be safe with the arrival of Werner, despite the recent sharp display. But at least he will make Lampard quite dizzy with the choices that are on the front lines.
Or it could be, Giroud had another motivation: showing other clubs that he wasn’t finished.
The French international striker will want abundant playing opportunities, bearing in mind that there will be a European Cup next year. Seeing his age, the tournament is most likely to be his last international event with France.
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