Chelsea are the new Europa League winners after they thrashed London rivals Arsenal in their final clash in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Blues defeated Arsenal 4-1 to seal a first Europa League title since 2012 when they saw off Portuguese giants Benfica. Arsenal needed to win the Europa League title to seal qualification for a place in Europe’s premier club competition. The Gunners made a bright start to the game but they were unable to take the chance that came their way through Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Chelsea improved as the half wore on and they could have taken the lead through Olivier Giroud who drew a good save from Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech who was playing the final game of his long professional career as both teams were unable to find the back of … [Read more...]
Liverpool Receive Huge Boost In Luka Jovic Chase
Premier League giants Liverpool have been boosted by the news that one of their transfer targets is keen to play in the top flight of English football. Eintracht Frankfurt striker Luka Jovic has been in sensational form for his German Bundesliga club this season thereby attracting the interest of major European sides like Liverpool. Luka Jovic initially joined Eintracht Frankfurt on loan from Portuguese giants Benfica before his move was made permanent in recent weeks for just €7m. The Serbian international striker signed for Eintracht Frankfurt on loan for two years. Luka Jovic talked about his preference for both the Premier League and the Italian Serie A in a chat with German media outlet Die Welt. Goalscorer Odds: Europa League Final (Chelsea vs … [Read more...]
Done Deal: Chelsea Striker Pens Contract Extension To Dispel Transfer Rumours
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud will stay at the club beyond this summer after he signed a new contract. The news of his contract extension was revealed by the official Twitter handle of Chelsea earlier on Tuesday. Olivier Giroud has signed a one-year contract extension to take his Chelsea deal to the end of next season. The French World Cup winner had few weeks left on his previous contract before the Blues activated the extra year clause in the contract to take it to the summer of 2020. Fantastic Duo: Two Liverpool Players Make Team Of The Week Shortlist Olivier Giroud signed an 18-month deal when he joined Chelsea from London rivals Arsenal at the start of last year with the option of an additional year. Arsenal received £18m for his transfer to … [Read more...]
Good News: Chelsea Striker To Stay For Next Season
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud will stay at the club for at least one season according to French media outlet Telefoot. French World Cup winner Giroud has previously talked about his desire to get more playing time at another club but he’s now expected to stay at Stamford Bridge for another season. Telefoot confirmed the news via their official Twitter handle on Sunday. It was revealed that Giroud will stay at Chelsea despite the fact that he has been linked with a return to France. French Ligue 1 sides like Nice, Lyon and Marseille have all been linked with Giroud who has few weeks left on his Chelsea contract. Deal On: Zidane Targets Chelsea Star As Pogba Alternative The Blues have decided to activate the extra year clause in the contract that … [Read more...]
Sporting Director Has Doubts Over Giroud’s Transfer
Nice sporting director Gilles Grimandi has talked about the possibility of a summer move for in-form Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud who has been linked with several French clubs ahead of the next transfer window this summer. Giroud has been attracting the interest of several French Ligue 1 outfits as his Chelsea contract nears its end. French top flight sides like OGC Nice, Lyon and Marseille are all said to be keen on a move for Giroud who has scored 10 goals in 11 Europa League games for Chelsea this season. His Europa League form has propelled the Blues to the final four of the competition. Chelsea will face German Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt in a two-legged tie at the start of next month. 21-Year-Old Chelsea Loanee Bags Player Award At … [Read more...]
Chelsea To Hand In-form Striker A New Contract
West London giants Chelsea are set to hand in-form striker Olivier Giroud a new contract that will see him stay at the club beyond this summer. This is according to the publication from popular media portal Goal which claimed that the Blues want to trigger the additional year clause in his current Chelsea deal. Olivier Giroud has few months left on his current contract with Chelsea though the Premier League club can extend it by a year until the end of next season. The 32-year-old has been talking about his future at Stamford Bridge and the need for regular playing time. The French World Cup winner is frustrated at the lack of first-team opportunities at Stamford Bridge and he’s open to the idea of leaving the club. No Feud With Chelsea Target – … [Read more...]
Europa League: Chelsea Survive Scare To Secure Semifinal Berth
Premier League giants Chelsea are through to the last four of this year’s Europa League after they survived a scare against Czech side Slavia Prague. The Blues had to overcome a second-half fightback in their Europa League quarterfinal second leg clash with the team from Czech Republic. Chelsea won the first leg 1-0 away from home courtesy an 86th-minute goal from Marcos Alonso and they wasted no time in adding to that advantage when Spanish international Pedro Rodriguez gave the hosts an early lead in the fifth minute. The West Londoners were 2-0 up when Slavia Prague defender Simon Deli put through his own net. Liverpool join Arsenal in race for unhappy Bayern Munich star Olivier Giroud added another goal for his 10th goal in the Europa League this … [Read more...]
French World Cup winner To Reject New Chelsea Contract
Chelsea have been rocked by the news that striker Olivier Giroud will reject a new deal to stay at the club beyond this summer when his deal is expected to run out. According to the publication from the Daily Mirror, the French World Cup winner is not ready to commit his immediate future to Chelsea having struggled for regular playing time this season. In a recent interview, Olivier Giroud narrated how he has been frustrated at his lack of playing time at Chelsea this season. Giroud signed for West London giants Chelsea in January 2018 in a deal reported to be around £18m. Mata gives United condition for stay The 32-year-old joined the club from Premier League top-four rivals Arsenal and he has performed well for his team. Giroud is the leading … [Read more...]
Chelsea Star Frustrated With Lack Of Playing Time
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has tried out over his lack of playing time at the club since the start of the current season. Giroud talked about the lack of first-team opportunities that he had to endure at Chelsea in his latest interview ahead of the Blues' Europa League quarterfinal second leg clash with Slavia Prague FC of Czech Republic. According to the French World Cup winner, he’s frustrated with his situation at Stamford Bridge. Giroud started this season as the second choice striker behind Alvaro Morata and he has maintained that role since the loan transfer of Gonzalo Higuain during the January transfer window. Deschamps Defends ‘Underappreciated' Giroud After France Heroics Higuain was signed as a direct replacement for Morata who left … [Read more...]
Hazard Backed For Player Award By Chelsea Teammate
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has revealed that Blues teammate Eden Hazard deserves to win the Player of the Year Award. The former Arsenal player didn’t reveal the recipient of his vote for the Premier League Player of the Year Award in his latest interview monitored by Goal. Giroud told reporters that he would have voted for Eden Hazard who has been in phenomenal form for Chelsea this season especially in the Premier League. The Belgian international has scored 16 goals and assisted 12 goals in the Premier League this season. Big Aubameyang claim made ahead of Napoli game France World Cup winner Giroud also talked about Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk ahead of the upcoming Premier League encounter scheduled for Anfield on Sunday evening. The … [Read more...]
World Cup Winner To Extend Chelsea Deal
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud will extend his deal at the club according to Blues boss Maurizio Sarri. The Italian tactician spoke about the French World Cup winner in his pre-match thoughts ahead of the London Derby meeting with West Ham United in the Premier League. Chelsea host West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on Monday night hoping to get the win that would boost their top-four hopes. Maurizio Sarri told reporters that Giroud is an important player for Chelsea and that the former Arsenal player will stay beyond this season despite the intense transfer rumours linking him back to his native France. Mourinho, an Ideal Candidate For Inter Job – Club Legend His current Chelsea contract expires this summer though the Blues can exercise the extra … [Read more...]
Chelsea Striker Secures 3rd Spot On France Topscorer List
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has secured the third spot on the list of all-time topscorer for the French national team after his latest goal in the colours of Les Blues. The former Arsenal player was on target for the world champions during their thumping victory over Iceland at home. It was the second game of their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign. France thrashed Iceland 4-0 in front of their fans to maintain top spot in Group H. The world champions took the lead in the 12th minute through Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti and France thereafter took the advantage into the halftime interval. Forget Morata's fine form, Chelsea need new goal poacher to compete for trophies Olivier Giroud added a second goal for France midway into the second half for … [Read more...]
Giroud Wants More Playing Time At Chelsea
French national team manager Didier Deschamps has revealed that Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud wants more game time at the club. Deschamps spoke about Giroud in his pre-match thoughts ahead of the French team’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Iceland. Giroud has struggled for playing time at Chelsea especially in the Premier League. The 32-year-old played second fiddle to Spanish international Alvaro Morata for the first choice striker role at the start of the season and he has retained that status following the loan signing of Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain as a direct replacement for Morata who has signed for Atletico Madrid. Kane Hails ‘Incredible' Sterling After Hattrick Performance Former French national team captain Deschamps led France to the … [Read more...]
Deschamps Defends ‘Underappreciated’ Giroud After France Heroics
French national team manager Didier Deschamps has leapt to the defence of striker Olivier Giroud after his heroics for France in their opening game of the Euro 2020 qualifiers. Chelsea striker Giroud was on target as world champions France thrashed hosts Moldova 4-1 to start their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign on a winning note. The 32-year-old was heavily criticised alongside Deschamps after his inclusion in the latest France squad for the start of the Euro 2020 qualifiers. He was picked for the France squad ahead of in-form players like Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette and Sevilla star Wissam Ben Yedder. In his post-match thoughts after the Moldova game, France manager Didier Deschamps revealed that his player has been unfairly … [Read more...]
Chelsea Striker On Target For France vs Moldova
Chelsea Striker Olivier Giroud was amongst the goals as world champions France got their Euro 2020 campaign to a winning start. Giroud and France started their campaign in Group B of the Euro 2020 qualifiers with a thumping 4-1 win over hosts Moldova. Two goals within three first half minutes from Antoine Griezmann and Raphael Varane gave the visitors a 2-0 lead before former Arsenal striker Giroud added a third goal for the French team in the 36th minute. It was a significant goal for Olivier Giroud who has now scored 34 goals in 88 appearances to move into joint third on the all-time French national team goalscorers’ chart alongside David Trezeguet. Chelsea midfielder to leave Stamford Bridge Only Mitchel Platini (41) and Thierry Henry (51) have … [Read more...]
Giroud Salary Too High For French Suitors
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud could leave the club this summer when his current deal at Stamford Bridge expires. The 32-year-old has few months left on the 18-month deal he penned when he became a Chelsea player in January 2018. Olivier Giroud became a Chelsea player at the start of last year after the Blues paid £18m to sign him from London rivals Arsenal. The French World Cup winner has had to be content with a backup role at the club since his transfer. He was the deputy to Chelsea’s main striker Alvaro Morata before the Spaniard was replaced by Gonzalo Higuain. Man United star leaving, his destination is unbelievable Giroud has continued in his role as the deputy to the club’s main striker Higuain. Alvaro Morata has been sent on loan to … [Read more...]
Chelsea Still Lack Cutting Edge – Sarri
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is adamant that his side still lack the required ruthlessness in front of goal despite the fact that they thrashed Dynamo Kyiv FC of Ukraine 8-0 on aggregate in their last 16 tie. While speaking ahead of the Blues’ Premier League clash with hosts Everton, Italian tactician Sarri pointed out that his players have to improve their efficiency in front of goals. Sarri had earlier faulted his attackers in the aftermath of the 1-1 draw at home to newly promoted Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers in their league clash last weekend. Eden Hazard rescued a point for Chelsea by scoring in added time to deny Wolves a big win. Why Emery is not good for Arsenal, former Real Madrid star Chelsea players responded to the … [Read more...]
Chelsea Player Not Ready For Backup Role
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has sent a message to club manager Maurizio Sarri after his superb performance in the Europa League on Thursday night. The Frenchman was the star of the game for Chelsea after he scored a hattrick to lead the Blues to a 5-0 away win over Dynamo Kyiv FC of Ukraine. On his performance against the Ukrainians, Olivier Giroud pointed out to reporters that he’s not ready to accept a backup role and that he needs to play more. Giroud had an assist for Chelsea in their 3-0 win at home to Dynamo Kyiv FC of Ukraine in the first leg of their last 16 tie before the former Arsenal striker scored a treble in the return leg in Ukraine. 4-3-3 Formation! Morata absent as Giroud leads Chelsea to Borisov.. The Frenchman scored twice in … [Read more...]
Giroud Nominated For Europa League Award
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has been named on the four-man list of nominees for the Europa League Player of the Week. The French World Cup winner was in superb form for the Blues as he netted three goals to lead Chelsea to a convincing 5-0 victory over Dynamo Kyiv FC of Ukraine. Giroud was the standout player in the Europa League last 16 second leg tie. Chelsea recorded an emphatic 8-0 win on aggregate with the result from the second leg. The West London giants had won the first leg 3-0 at Stamford Bridge last week Thursday. Chelsea opts to chase Seria A goal machine Ex-Arsenal striker Giroud scored two goals in the first half for Chelsea before Spanish international star Marcos Alonso added a third Chelsea goal on the stroke of … [Read more...]
Europa League Quarterfinals: Chelsea Drawn Against Slavia Prague
Former winners Chelsea will have to navigate past Czech Republic side Slavia Prague in the bid to win the Europa League again after the two clubs were drawn together in the quarterfinals. The Europa League quarterfinal draw took place on Friday as Chelsea avoided fellow title favourites Napoli and Arsenal. Italian Serie A giants Napoli and North Londoners will face each other in one of the other quarterfinal games. German Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt and Benfica face off in a last eight clash, while Villarreal take on Valencia in the final fixture. Liverpool Dealt Major Injury Blow In Bayern Win Slavia Prague will host Chelsea in their first leg clash on Thursday, April 11 before the Blues host their Czech opponents on Thursday, April … [Read more...]
Giroud Treble Confirms Europa League Quarterfinal Spot
Ex-Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud was the star of the show after he scored a hattrick for Chelsea in their thumping 5-0 away win over Dynamo Kyiv FC of Ukraine in the Europa League. The result confirmed the Blues’ spot in the quarterfinals following their 8-0 aggregate victory over the Ukrainians. Chelsea had one foot in the last eight of the competition after winning the first leg 3-0 at home courtesy goals from Pedro Rodriguez, Willian and Callum Hudson-Odoi. The West Londoners didn’t rest on their impressive performance from the first leg as they went on to record a more emphatic win in the second leg. Serie A Midfielder Back On Liverpool Radar Giroud gave the Blues an early lead in the 5th minute before completing his brace on 33 … [Read more...]
Deschamps Defends Giroud Selection In Latest France Squad
French national team manager Didier Deschamps has defended the selection of Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud in his latest squad. At a press conference, Deschamps told reporters that Giroud is too important for him to be left out of the latest France squad for the Euro 2020 qualifiers against Moldova and Iceland later this month. Eyebrows were raised after Giroud made the new France list ahead of in-form players like Alexandre Lacazette and Wissam Ben Yedder. Arsenal striker Lacazette has scored 14 goals in all competitions for the Gunners this season, while Ben Yedder has found the back of the net 26 times in the colours of Sevilla this term. Why Emery must start Lacazette and Aubameyang in subsequent matches Lacazette and Ben Yedder have been … [Read more...]