Giroud shows France rival Benzema he’s no ‘go-kart’ as Chelsea star rocks up to training in incredible Ferrari
OLIVIER GIROUD proved to Karim Benzema he is no "go kart" by rocking up at Chelsea training in a stunning Ferrari.
The Blues frontman was on the receiving end of a harsh jibe from his French compatriot in March.
Real Madrid's Benzema slammed comparisons between the two strikers - by suggesting the gulf between them is like that of a Formula One car against a go kart.
Asked about Giroud, he told an Instagram Live broadcast: “This won’t take long.
“You don’t confuse F1 with go karting. And I’m being kind. Next... and I know I’m F1.
“It works because he’s there. That’s all. It’s not going to be spectacular, it’s not going to be anything crazy but in his way you see more of Griezmann or Mbappe because he will put the work in.
“Does everyone like that way of playing? I don’t know.”
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Benzema has not played for France since 2015 after after becoming involved in an alleged blackmail sextape plot involving team-mate Mathieu Valbuena.
Giroud, however, is the first-choice central striker for Didier Deschamps as he closes in on 100 caps.
And the Blues man, 33, proved he has plenty of class off the pitch, too, with his stylish arrival at Cobham.
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He opted for his black Ferrari with the roof down on the hottest day in the UK so far this year, finishing off the look with a pair of sunnies and that trademark beard.
Chelsea returned to training on Tuesday, working in groups no bigger than five and following social distancing guidelines, as they begin to prepare for the Premier League restart, pencilled in for June.
Giroud is out of contract at the end of the season, meaning he will leave Stamford Bridge on a free transfer should an extension not be arranged.