Late Olivier Giroud winner sends Chelsea fans into raptures on social media
Chelsea fans were once again given a glimpse of exactly what Olivier Giroud brings to the table.
The 34-year-old was the hero on the night as Chelsea defeated Rennes with an injury-time goal. The three points ensured our qualification for the round of 16.
Having achieved the progress with two games to spare, Frank Lamaprd can now rotate his players in what is set to be a gruelling two months.
Giroud had been linked with a move away next January in order to garner more game time. Despite his age, he showed last night as to why he remains an asset.
Timo Werner had a chance to be the hero but saw his shot saved. Giroud, as he often does, jumped the highest to power a bullet header into the Rennes goal.
Whether he stays on at the club past January remains to be seen. Whatever happens, it cannot be said that he did not give his best when called upon.
We take a look at how fans reacted to the winner.
Twitter reacts to Olivier Giroud heroics against Rennes
Olivier Giroud is a world-class striker,you can take that from him
— Double O Six (@DoubleOSix2) November 25, 2020
Speaking with a friend during the substitution, I have never doubted the ability of Giroud for once. Wish he had a manager known to maximize his potential👍
— Francis Tobe (@Nectar_Francis) November 24, 2020
Only Giroud scores those
— Mudi (@CFan010) November 24, 2020
bullet of a header🔥💯
— Isaac (@ItzIbj) November 24, 2020
Olivier Giroud always delivering when we need him the most. https://t.co/aNjFayeoiL
— Chelsea Babe🇿🇦 (@Boitumelo_MB) November 24, 2020
Brilliant goal from Olivier Giroud!!! That’s why we should not let him go!! #RENCHE
— Frank Khalid (@FrankKhalidUK) November 24, 2020
My faith in Olivier Giroud never shaken.
— Jeff to the Hill (@JeffreyPHill) November 24, 2020
Timo Werner owes Olivier Giroud a lifetime supply of croissants.
— Alex Goldberg (@AlexGoldberg_) November 24, 2020
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Olivier Giroud is one of the most underrated strikers in the world, I know he won’t play as much now with Werner and Tammy but I want to keep him at all costs, he’s a cult hero for us, he scores so many important goals for Chelsea and France, deserves so much respect.
— Pys (@CFCPys) November 24, 2020
Olivier Giroud is my favourite @ChelseaFC player. He’s had a hard time, often underrated, yet his gutsiness,positive attitude & strength of character keep him going. And tonight these qualities helped him win the game for Chelsea v Rennes with a magnificent header. Chapeau, Oli.
— John Simpson (@JohnSimpsonNews) November 24, 2020