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Giroud given warning over lack of Chelsea playing time by France coach Deschamps

Olivier Giroud has been given a warning over his lack of playing time at Chelsea by France head coach Didier Deschamps.

Giroud picked up his 103rd cap for France during a friendly clash against Finland last week, but failed to add to his tally of 42 international goals as Deschamps' men suffered a surprise 2-0 defeat.

The Chelsea forward was subsequently replaced in the starting XI by Manchester United star Anthony Martial for a UEFA Nations' League meeting with Portugal on Saturday, which ended in a 1-0 win for Les Bleus.