There’s a new manager in place at Stamford Bridge, and every player has a fresh chance to prove their worth.
Thomas Tuchel was rushed onto the touchline today having barely put pen to paper on his deal at Chelsea, meaning that he barely had a moment in training to have a look at his new players.
Their performances tonight will go a long way to making an impression on him as he looks to sort out his first choice side, and one man who perhaps didn’t make the most of his chance was Olivier Giroud.
He’s locked in eternal struggle with Tammy Abraham for minutes up front, and every game will count in trying to persuade his new coach that he’s the man for the job.
The Tweeter who said that the game was “Chelsea vs. Wolves and Giroud” were obviously being a little harsh, but it certainly wasn’t a vintage performance from the Frenchman.
You can see a selection of the reaction on social media embedded here:
Hopefully Tuchel has learnt that Jorginho, Azpi and Giroud shouldn’t be playing
— A (@LoftusCheeked) January 27, 2021
https://twitter.com/Alicfc0/status/1354514041151107074
It's been Chelsea vs Wolves and Giroud
— Coach E (@6onolo) January 27, 2021
Giroud is having an awful game pls sub
— Tim Boi Jiggy (@tim_jiggy) January 27, 2021
Giroud won't cut it in Tuchel's system I'm afraid.
— Sika (@Sika_lennon) January 27, 2021
People don't realize that was the typical Giroud performance ,aka usually poor
— KillahPriest (@fcbets1) January 27, 2021
These subs.. Giroud is still on ???
— Kedibone (@_kgalilelo) January 27, 2021
https://twitter.com/Ifcdeann/status/1354514794406174723
Glad he took out Giroud and Chilwell.
— AKiN (@PhxAkin) January 27, 2021
Tammy has already outdone Giroud
— Chuka (@ckaay_13) January 27, 2021
Harvertz and Giroud unassertiveness is the main reason why our possession amounts to nothing. #CHEWOL
— Odenigbo (@a_gozie) January 27, 2021
I ask me everyday the question’ how Giroud made it to the big leagues… man is just tall dats it
— 🧑🏾💻 (@majestydav) January 27, 2021
https://twitter.com/Marvitodude/status/1354516484861489153
