Giroud didn’t moan about missing out on a move - Rudiger respects French striker

Olivier Giroud deserves “massive respect” for having not moped around on the back of missing out on a January transfer, says Chelsea team-mate Antonio Rudiger.

Rudiger told the Evening Standard of the 33-year-old frontman on the back of a 2-1 win over Spurs: “I give massive respect to him.

“He was always patient, he never said anything, even when his transfer didn’t go through. He remained humble and worked hard.

“And there was also a difference when he came on against United. On Saturday he had a big impact. He is a team player and he always puts himself on the line.

“He is not only about scoring — he is always putting in the hard work and that is why I am very pleased.”