‘He’s a big game player’ – Blues fans want Frenchman to start against Tottenham

James Porter

5 years ago

Chelsea have a huge derby coming up against fierce London rivals Tottenham on Thursday night. Both clubs currently sit just outside the top four on 33 points in the Premier League Table.

Prior to the game, Blues fans have been having their say on who they think should be selected in the forward position. Many have opted for Olivier Giroud over Tammy Abraham or Timo Werner for his aerial ability, hold up play, and experience in big games.

Chelsea fans made their reactions known on twitter:

https://twitter.com/BCxCFC/status/1356260167164297216

Giroud only option. Dier cant jump https://t.co/yBoiOpSiOZ

— pluto (@Corbsta8) February 3, 2021

Giroud to start. Pulisic for Werner.

— Lord Zola⌚ (@LordZolaa) January 31, 2021

Giroud for his link up play. Bring Werner on at 70

— Matt (@MyChelsea1905) February 3, 2021

Giroud will be the best against a Tottenham side lacking form

— Samuel (@IbkSammie) February 3, 2021

I'm really unsure which striker we should pick against Tottenham. They have all been underwhelming so far under Tuchel. Would probably go for Giroud, for his hold up play and aerial ability, though he isn't much ahead of the other two.

— Wyn (@CFCsince1905) February 1, 2021

https://twitter.com/zMidoG/status/1356611240148230144

Giroud start over Werner. Last time we played spurs we needed him most

— Ezec (@Momamba19) February 1, 2021

https://twitter.com/connor17257863/status/1355991008660647947

Preferably 2 up top giroud to hold up play and werner to take off the runs

— fuzzynut (@myhairynipples) February 3, 2021

In Thomas Tuchel’s first two games in charge of Chelsea he made the decision to start different players in each game. The German selected Giroud in what was an experienced starting eleven in the 0-0 draw at home to Wolves. Tammy Abraham came in to replace him in the 2-0 win against Burnley at the weekend.