Chelsea news: Antonio Conte didn't want Olivier Giroud, it's why he's not playing - pundit ANTONIO CONTE never wanted Olivier Giroud at Chelsea. By Rhys Turrell / Published 14th April 2018 GETTY Olivier Giroud hasn't started regularly for Chelsea Chelsea signed the Frenchman from Arsenal in January after allowing Michy Batshuayi to go on loan to Borussia Dortmund. Giroud was a regular benchwarmer in the Premier League for Arsenal in the first-half of the season and has performed a similar role for the Blues. He was left out for today’s trip to Southampton with Alvaro Morata starting up top instead. And Sky Sports pundit Charlie Nicholas says it’s proof Blues boss Conte...
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