Chelsea 3-0 Malmo: 5 Things we learnt from the Blues' Europa League win

Modified Feb 22, 2019 09:07 GMT

Chelsea v Malmo FF - UEFA Europa League Round of 32: Second Leg

#3 Olivier Giroud is still the best striker Chelsea has until they get a perfect striker in the next season

Chelsea might have secured the signing of Gonzalo Higuain from AC Milan in the last transfer window, but since his arrival, everyone has doubted his capabilities due to his recent form at Milan, as well as his age factor.

Meanwhile, Olivier Giroud still keeps impressing on whatever few chances Maurizio Sarri gives him, either in Europa League fixtures or against smaller Premier League oppositions.

What the Frenchman does best, is not just his occasional goals but his excellent support to the attacking midfielders. Eden Hazard once had claimed that Giroud is one of the best strikers to play alongside and it doesn't seem any truer, thanks to Giroud's consistency.

Olivier Giroud opened the scoring in the 55th minute last night after a pacy counter-attack by Chelsea which resulted in a burst of pace from Kante, a perfect cross from Willian and an easy tap in by Giroud.

Apart from the goal which probably set the tone of the Chelsea win, Giroud was highly involved defensively too.

Until Chelsea finds a long term explosive striker to meet their needs in the Premier League, Giroud is still the best option Chelsea has.

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