Frank Lampard insists evergreen striker Olivier Giroud still has a vital role to play at Chelsea.
Blues boss Lampard hailed Rennes match-winner Giroud's importance at Stamford Bridge, despite the 34-year-old already being linked with a January transfer.
The 44-goal France hitman is determined to reach next summer's European Championships as Les Bleus' top striker and could seek a move away from Chelsea for more regular game time.
Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud came off the bench to score the winner at Rennes on Tuesday
Manager Frank Lampard hailed Rennes match-winner Giroud's importance at Stamford Bridge
Giroud's powerful header snatched the Blues a 2-1 Champions League win at Rennes, securing safe passage to the last 16 with two matches in Group E still to play.