Tuchel speaks on not playing Giroud

Chelsea coach, Thomas Tuchel has opened up on why he has been playing France international, Olivier Giroud in recent games.

Giroud who us Chelsea star forward has not played in the Blues last for games the last time he played for Chelsea was during their away game vs. Atletico Madrid in the Champions League where he scored a stunning goal for the Blues.

However, since then he has not started any game for Chelsea.

Speaking on the situation, Tuchel stated that he (the coach) was at fault and feels sorry for not starting Giroud.

With the Blues face Sheffield United this weekend in the FA Cup, there are chances that Giroud will get playing chances.

” [Giroud] can have a huge impact in our team because he has the experience, the physical presence and ruthlessness in the box,” Tuchel told reporters.

Tuchel added that that is Giroud’s style of football and he has suffered in the last four games a bit.

Tuchel revealed he is not so happy with his decisions not to use Giroud against Southampton and Leeds.

“After the game, I had the feeling they were games that he should have had 20, 25 minutes to help us win rather than a draw. So it’s clearly my fault.”