Giroud wants to leave Chelsea after it became clear he isn't part of Lampard's plans

He has only played 7 matches, starting just one. In total, less than 200 minutes when in England almost a quarter of the championship has been played. The situation is such that Giroud is contemplating the possibility of leaving Chelsea in January.

Giroud wants to be at the next Euros, and he fears that being on the bench for Chelsea will shut the France door for him in the summer. For now, starting for Deschamps is undeniable but not immovable.

The bloodiest thing of all is that of the 155 minutes he has played this season, only 34 have been in the Premier League. Giroud has had minutes in the EFL Cup, his only start to date, against a Tottenham team that won on penalties and eliminated the Blues, and little else

At 34, Giroud can't allow himself to lose the competitive rhythm, especially ahead of the aforementioned Euros. The veteran striker can't depend on the minutes that Deschamps gives him in the international break.