The Chelsea fans in the Transfer Tavern are desperate to see what Olivier Giroud can do in a blue shirt. The Frenchman moved to Stamford Bridge at the end of the transfer window, and it’s fair to say that he’s exactly what Antonio Conte needed.
He offers something different to Alvaro Morata, providing aerial prowess and solid strength and technical ability. He’s clearly more direct than the Spaniard, too, and so Conte will be able to employ different tactics depending on who the Blues are playing.
Against Watford on Monday, though, Conte’s options are far more limited. The Italian has confirmed that Alvaro Morata isn’t fit to play, whilst he has also indicated that Olivier Giroud may not be ready to feature from the start either.
Conte reports that Morata remains out injured and that the first examination of Christensen's injury was positive, but he will miss Watford. He must check a couple of other players before that game.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 2, 2018
Conte says he has to check on Olivier Giroud's physical condition ahead of Monday's game but indicates it is unlikely the player will be ready for the starting 11. He further indicates Willian may be able to return.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 2, 2018
It’s strange, given that he played for Arsenal earlier this week and is clearly physically fit, but perhaps Conte feels the need to embed him into his system slowly.
Either way, the news hasn’t gone down well amongst Chelsea fans. Having revealed the news on the official Chelsea Twitter, Chelsea supporters have responded with one simple message: Conte must start Giroud.
Fans are clearly desperate to see what he can do, and as one fan points one, Chelsea don’t really have much choice, given their lack of attacking options at present.
See what has been said below…
https://twitter.com/nitin_cul/status/959415247525240832
Start Giroud. Bin Cahill. Easy W
— (@HakunahMorata) February 2, 2018
Giroud needed
— JS 🇷🇺🇩🇪 (@JS_SZN) February 2, 2018
Now Giroud and Luiz to play
— Kick off (@kiula_e) February 2, 2018
https://twitter.com/thepaulkerton/status/959417077193953280
@_OlivierGiroud_ This is your chance. Shine brother.https://t.co/zvz70E9fXd
— BEARD MAYOR (@MyFriend_KE) February 2, 2018
https://twitter.com/zarxl_/status/959416469669888000
https://twitter.com/thesungodreigns/status/959415566036537346
Giroud to play
— Lewis Slim (@kibetkokih) February 2, 2018
https://twitter.com/jayabhiraj/status/959415421194694656
What physical condition again? Giroud is not injured Mr Conte. We don't have another striker in the squad. #CFC
— σℓαωαℓє ™ 🧗🏾 (@iam_waley) February 2, 2018
https://twitter.com/ahoulouisaac/status/959428573726638080
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