Chelsea Assistant Jody Morris Talks 'Class Act' Olivier Giroud's Future

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Chelsea assistant boss Jody Morris said the club won't let Olivier Giroud leave in January if his departure will means they will be lacking cover.

Per Goal's Nizaar Kinsella, Morris was asked about Giroud at a press conference on Friday ahead of the Blues' FA Cup clash with Nottingham Forest on Sunday:

Nizaar Kinsella @NizaarKinsellaMorris on Giroud's future: "He still plays for Chelsea. It has to be for the benefit of the club. We can't just let him walk out of the club and make us short. Of course, you think of the player as well." He adds, "he has been a class act." #CFC

Giroud is in the final six months of his contract at Stamford Bridge, and his…