​Chelsea veteran Giroud: I've been helping Abraham

Football
9 Oct 2019 • 12:28 PM MYT
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Chelsea veteran Olivier Giroud is not throwing his toys out of the pram at the club.

The French striker has been struggling to get regular game time at the club this season.

But rather than sulking about his position, he is taking steps to help his young striking teammate Tammy Abraham.

The two may compete for a starting spot, but Giroud is happy to pass along what he knows to the youngster.

"It's true that competition at Chelsea is tough," he told The Athletic.

"But it's good for the team, for us to be there to step up. It helps to have players like myself that want to be back in the team and never give up.

"Tammy is doing very well now. He is very efficient up front. What can I say? I'm just waiting for my turn. I work hard in training with a good spirit. If the manager needs me, I will look to be efficient.

"Have I been helping Tammy? Yes. He is still a young player and is having a good moment. I am happy for him. He reminds me of myself when I was starting out in my career. He is precocious. He is doing very well at a young age. I am delighted for him. If I can help him to carry on, I will.

"But I will try to push him, again and again, not to be in the comfort zone. I will always try to score a lot. There is a good competition between us."

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