Olivier Giroud says he's ready to step up for Chelsea after Eden Hazard's move to Real Madrid.

Belgium international Hazard contributed 21 goals in his final season for the Blues.

With new manager Frank Lampard unable to sign a replacement due to a transfer ban, Giroud says he can make up Hazard's numbers.

Giroud, 32, said: “The numbers of goals Eden scored, I don't know if I can take that from him but we have several strikers with different qualities.

“We have the quality and the quantity in the squad but obviously you know you cannot replace a player of Eden's quality just like that.

“But that's over. Now we need to forget and not put too much pressure on players who will play in his position.

“I'm thinking about the young players. I will take the pressure no problem if it can release them.

“We know there are a lot of expectations but, even with the transfer ban, we have a lot of quality and ability up front."