Olivier Giroud is a ‘conundrum’ for Frank Lampard claiming Graeme Le Saux, as he believes Chelsea want a striker with ‘speed and power’ despite a French goal in a draw against Aston Villa
- Olivier Giroud opened the scoring for Chelsea in which he finished as a 1-1 draw
- The Frenchman has recently seized his chances with his third goal in four games
- Pundit Graeme Le Saux said Giroud has the club’s best instinct
- He feels like Frank Lampard’s best striker even if he has more speed and power
Graeme Le Saux says Olivier Giroud has the best ‘instinct striker’ at Chelsea, although he believes the Frenchman is a ‘conundrum’ for manager Frank Lampard.
The 34-year-old completed his third goal in his last four games for the Blues, during a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.
Giroud still gives Lampard a good idea, when at one point last season, it looked like Chelsea’s legend of the French striker was not in his plans at all.
Olivier Giroud filled for Chelsea although his side could only draw against Aston Villa
Although Graeme Le Saux has said that the Frenchman is something of a ‘conundrum’ for his leader
After Chelsea dropped more points on Monday night, Amazon pundits Le Saux and Andy Townsend praised Giroud’s victory.
While Chelsea full-back Le Saux is not sure Giroud is still the man Lampard wants to lead the line going forward.
He said: ‘It’s a bit difficult for Frank because Giroud will deliver this kind of level in the box.
‘He’s got the instinct of the biggest striker for Chelsea and has earned a start for the next game.
‘But I don’t think he’s the striker they want in terms of speed and power you’d expect for a Chelsea striker. ‘
Townsend said: ‘You know Timo Werner can play there, but I think at the moment Giroud is the best bet in terms of relying on someone to lead the line and the work. around.
Le Saux praised the striker saying he has the best ‘striker instinct’ for anyone at the club
‘I think Guloud is with Pulisic with Ziyech when appropriate and Werner are Chelsea’s most dangerous guys. They won’t be far away, they could have scored two or three goals for Chelsea today. ‘
Giroud signed for Chelsea during the 2017-18 season and has earned 37 times in 103 appearances for the club.
Le Saux said Giroud deserves to start the next game for Chelsea, who are currently scheduled to face Manchester City on January 3.
But after City were sent off to their pit by Everton, it looks like it will be possible that Chelsea ‘s game will also be pushed back.
Giroud’s goal leaves Chelsea sixth in the standings, six points behind Liverpool leaders who have a game in hand.
Lampard has been able to rely on Giroud this year to deliver the goals when needed.