Olivier Giroud has admitted he was left cursing to himself after struggling to tackle Eden Hazard during his first training session at Chelsea.

The France striker, who is preparing for games against Holland and Uruguay over the next week, moved to Stamford Bridge from rivals Arsenal back in January.

Giroud had come up against Hazard on a number of occasions prior to his £18million switch, but he was stunned by his ability to keep hold of the ball after witnessing him up close at the club's Cobham training base.

Olivier Giroud (right) celebrates with Eden Hazard after a goal against Liverpool in September

Giroud has described how tough it is to get the ball off Hazard, even in Chelsea training

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'When I discover Eden Hazard in training for my first session at Chelsea. I told myself: "F***ing hell, it's hard to get the ball off him",' Giroud told French daily newspaper Le Figaro.

'Sometimes, there's two or three players around him and he still manages to get out in tight spaces.

'He's a magician, he's impressive. Now, I've started to know him and I don't find myself near him. It's better for him and for me.'

Hazard goes to celebrate with Giroud and his team-mates after the striker's goal against BATE

Giroud is currently training with the France squad ahead of games with Holland and Uruguay

Giroud was also asked which day of his life he would always remember, but he had to pick four rather than just the one after lifting the World Cup with France last summer.

'There are many,' he said. 'The birth of my three children is above all.

'And, of course, I will never forget this July 15, 2018 and our victory in Moscow. On my death bed, these are the moments that will come back to haunt my mind.'