Olivier Giroud is hopeful that Chelsea will be open to letting him leave in January as manager Frank Lampard contends with several members of his squad being frustrated over a lack of game time.
World Cup-winning striker Giroud will seek his exit unless he is introduced as a regular starter in the weeks leading up to the January transfer window.
The 34-year-old has publicly admitted to not being happy at starting just one game this season and having played for just 157 minutes.
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"It's worrying.