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Maurizio Sarri Gives Update on Olivier Giroud's Future After Starring Role in Europa League Win

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is confident that striker Olivier Giroud will remain at the club next season despite being frustrated by his lack of game time this season.

The 32-year-old netted his tenth Europa League goal of the season in their 4-3 quarter final second leg win over Slavia Prague on Thursday, taking his tally to 12 goals in 39 games across all competitions.

Many of his appearances has come as a substitute, particularity in the Premier League, with the likes of Alvaro Morata, Gonzalo Higuain and even Eden Hazard preferred to the World Cup winner as a central striker this campaign.