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Giroud warns Abraham he won’t back down in battle for Chelsea striking spot

The experienced French striker is filling back-up duties for the Blues at present, but believes he still has plenty to offer Frank Lampard’s side

Olivier Giroud has warned Tammy Abraham that Chelsea’s striking berth is not wrapped up, with the World Cup winner eager to point out that he has no intention of winding down.

The Blues have favoured youth over experience in the opening weeks of the 2019-20 campaign.

Frank Lampard has placed his trust in a 21-year-old academy graduate who has had to be patient in his pursuit of a big break at Stamford Bridge.