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Olivier Giroud Hints at Chelsea Departure in January Due to Lack of Game Time

Olivier Giroud has said he will have to make a decision about his future at Chelsea in January if he does not get more game time in the coming months.

Under manager Frank Lampard in 2019-20, Giroud has been restricted to just one Premier League start, while Tammy Abraham has established himself as the Blues' first-choice No. 9 by netting eight goals in eight games.

Giroud came off the bench for France on Monday and scored in Les Bleus' 1-1 UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying draw with Turkey at the Stade de France.

He said after the match in Paris he is eager to fight for his place at Chelsea, but if he continues to be overlooked, he will take the same decision as he did when he opted to leave Arsenal in 2018, per Goal:

"I'm going to fight for my place in Chelsea.