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​Chelsea boss Conte quells Giroud injury fears

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is confident that he will have his backup striker Olivier Giroud available for the club's next game against Hull.

Giroud started the game against West Brom and put in a good shift. He was eventually replaced by Alvaro Morata for the last 30 minutes – who is completing his own comeback from injury.

And while Giroud is recently recovered from a muscular problem, Conte feels he will be fit for future games.

"He was unlucky but he is ready for the game against Hull," said Conte.

"Now it's very important for him and Alvaro to play games, they need to find the best physical condition. Training is okay but games are better and more important."

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