Olivier Giroud has slipped into third place in the Chelsea striker rankings now, behind Tammy Abraham and Timo Werner.
But the Frenchman made the difference tonight, rising above the Rennes defender to head home and secure a huge 3 points for Chelsea.
Frank Lampard spoke about the forward after the game, and he assured the interviewer that the matchwinner tonight “will get his minutes”, despite the competition around him.
As Lampard pointed out, Chelsea have a “busy schedule” and there will be games for everyone as the campaign goes on. If he makes contributions like tonight, those game will be all the more easy to come by.
You can see the interview in the clip embedded here:
"I'm very happy to qualify with two games to spare."
Olivier Giroud will get his minutes. We have a busy schedule."
"Everyone can see what Mason Mount gives on the pitch."
Frank Lampard speaks to the studio after Chelsea made it six wins on the bounce in all comps! 📈 pic.twitter.com/ecvy6YW53A
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