Chelsea "Olivier Giroud may miss us now that they signed Gonzalo Higuain," says Ally McCoist on talkSPORT



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The legend of Scotland and the Rangers was at the center of the SPORT debates. Chelsea beat the Spurs in the semifinals of the Carabao Cup and was impressed by the posting of the French leader.

Chelsea could indeed miss Olivier Giroud, who badured the arrival of Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain, believes Ally McCoist.

He insists that the Frenchman brings a lot to the Blues team despite the lack of regular goals and that he might miss his physical presence in attack.

Olivier Giroud has scored nine goals for the club and the country this season

Olivier Giroud has scored nine goals for the club and the country this season

Ally was in commentary for talkSPORT at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night as Chelsea beat Tottenham on penalties to reach the EFL Cup final.

Giroud made a rare start to the Spurs and, if he did not find the net, and missed a goalkeeper, McCoist insists he has so much more to do than score and is one of the keys to making the most of it. of the star man Eden Hazard.

Now that they have signed Higuain, it seems that Giroud's playing time for the rest of the season is likely to be limited.

Gonzalo Higuain joined the Blues with a loan from Juventus, but could stay there permanently for the summer for £ 31m

Gonzalo Higuain joined the Blues with a loan from Juventus, but could stay there permanently for the summer for £ 31m

And Scottish legend told the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast on Friday: "They brought an outstanding striker to Higauin, I understand that, but I actually think Chelsea might miss Giroud's physical appearance.

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"They may miss the central point that can take the ball – he's not an outstanding striker, I understand, but you do not get the same physical presence with Higuain as with Giroud.

"It really allowed Hazard to speak again against the Spurs and he was outstanding.

"Let's not forget that Giroud won a World Cup without scoring a goal, that is his specific value in the team." Looking at this French team, nine out of ten teams will not play a center forward. do not score goals, but it was so important to them. "

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