Giroud extents Chelsea career

I'm a tad surprised actually, thought he might go somewhere else for a last hurrah & get some game time....fine though, but we need to bin off Tammy

"Surprised by some of the unfavourable comments tbh."

Why is it surprising that a player who isn't conducive to way Tuchel wants to set-up/play in terms of mobility, the ability to run the channels, industry in pressing and creating space for others by occupying CB's, should be moved on?

Tammy fits that role like a glove off the bench or starting, but Tuchel has badly treated him.

"Wouldn’t the player need to agree to that also?"

Giroud has no say in the triggered one-year extension, option to extend clause was a club mandated agreement/contract.
The club rightly or wrongly clearly feels it's in their best interest to get some sort of fee for Giroud.

“Why is it surprising that a player who isn't conducive to way Tuchel wants to set-up/play in terms of mobility, the ability to run the channels, industry in pressing and creating space for others by occupying CB's, should be moved on?”

Because he offers an alternative, a last roll of the dice when chasing a game with 5-10 minutes left and invariably, more speculative long balls are put in the box. We don’t have a better finisher in those type of situations. No one is suggesting he’s a starter, or even a regular.

"Because he offers an alternative, a last roll of the dice when chasing a game with 5-10 minutes left and invariably, more speculative long balls are put in the box. We don’t have a better finisher in those type of situations. No one is suggesting he’s a starter, or even a regular."


The times when Giroud has had more than 10 min sub appearances have actually been counterproductive this season. Looked out of place.

Giroud' strengths which are hold up play, being on the end of crosses, winning aerial duels and an impactful sub have waned significantly this season.
Alternative that he offers is no longer present, thus should be moved on.
Can't be having one of the high earners providing miniscule/negligible on the pitch contributions.

Like against Atletico you mean?
Without his efforts him we would have lost the opener. Not had that so important away goal.

Against Atletico...Giroud' performace as one of two starting split striker was nothing to write home about
Once in a blue moon outstanding goal, rescued that performance. Anomaly.

Anomaly on the course to winning the CL.

As City were clear favourites, it might be said our CL victory also anomalous.
Don't wish to credit important contributions on the team's road to success....? Fine by me.

I liked his 4 goals against Seville too !
a great man to have in the squad.