Gary Lineker claimed that Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud may be the most “underrated” striker in the world midway through the Premier League fixture against Leeds United.
The Blues went into half-time at Stamford Bridge 1-1 with Leeds United and it was the visitors that went in front with an early goal from Patrick Bamford.
But France international Giroud equalised for Chelsea to continue his brilliant week, as he scored four goals against Sevilla in the Champions League a few days ago.
The 34-year-old arrived at the near post to glance on a cross from full-back Reece James into the net, justifying the decision from manager Frank Lampard to give him his first league start of the season.
Giroud has played second fiddle to teammate Tammy Abraham in the opening stages of the season, but looks a goal threat whenever he’s on the pitch and is showing no signs of slowing down at his age.
He’s looking to nail down a more regular position at club level to boost his chances of leading the line next summer for national side France in the European Championships.
Giroud now has five goals in his last three halves of football and is a player brimming with confidence right now.
Lineker sent a message on Twitter about the centre-forward during the first-half of the match against Leeds hailing his quality.
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