Olivier Giroud Admits Hell Fight for His Place at Chelsea Despite Lack of Playing Time

​Chelsea striker ​Olivier Giroud has dismissed any rumours linking the Frenchman with a move away from Stamford Bridge, insisting he is 'going to fight' for a starting berth in the team.

The ex-Arsenal man has only started four matches in the ​Premier League this campaign, and is still yet to score. New boss Maurizio Sarri has preferred to start Spaniard ​Alvaro Morata upfront, with the Italian manager opting to choose only one striker in his 'Sarri-ball' system.

The striker told French news outlet ​Telefoot, via Sky Sports "Would I have to consider a departure to keep my place in the national team? I feel like it is as if we are where we were several months ago when I was being asked the same questions before the World Cup." 

Giroud is out-of-contract in the summer and is yet to agree terms on a new deal with the London side, but did not appear too worried. 

He added: "Today I am calm, happy with this World Cup title. I don't need to put myself under more pressure than that. Of course, I am a competitor and I would like more playing time. But I am in a very big club, with very big players."

Despite the Frenchman's lack of playing time, he displayed no signs of a lack of motivation to regain his position in ​Chelsea's starting XI. 

"I am going to fight and for the moment, it is not a question about seeking a departure. I am going to stick in there and do not expect me to give up," he said.

The 32-year-old recently scored his first goal of the season in a 1-0 away victory against BATE Borisov and will be hoping that can kick-start his Premier League season after the international break.

Source : 90min