Rennes boss Julien Stephan has praised Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud, saying his professional attitude despite a lack of regular first-team football is an “exceptional” example for other players to follow.
The 34-year-old has played more games for France than Chelsea this season, with summer signing Timo Werner pushing him further down the Stamford Bridge pecking order.
Werner has quickly established himself as Chelsea’s first-choice striker, while Tammy Abraham is currently boss Frank Lampard’s preferred back-up.
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It means Giroud has been restricted to just seven appearances for the London club in all competitions, with September’s Carabao Cup defeat against Tottenham his only start.