France boss Didier Deschamps has confirmed that the Chelsea star will be fit to face Australia after receiving six stitches
OLIVIER GIROgriudUD boarded the plane toRussia with a bandage on his foreheadafter a horror head clash with Matt Miazga.
The Chelsea forward needed six stitches to close the wound after France's 1-1 draw with USA on Saturday.
Olivier Giroud used a large bandage to cover up his war wound on Sunday.
Coach Didier Deschamps has confirmed that the striker will be fit to face Australia in their first group stage match.
Speaking after Saturday's friendly, the 49-year-old said: "Olivier Giroud has a beautiful cut of six centimetres.
"But he will be able to face Australia."
Giroud was covered in blood and forced off the field in the 58th minute after he clashed heads with the USA defender.
The Chelsea star dragged his suitcase to the plane at the Bron's airport in France
Following his treatment, the 31-year-old was wearing a bandage above his left eye as he arrived to the Bron's airport.
He clenched his fists and smiled as he posed for a photo with the team before take off.
Paul Pogba shared a video to his Twitter page of the squad chanting and cheering on the plane.
After facing Australia, Deschamps' side will come up against Peru and Denmark in the group stages.
Olivier Giroud waved for the cameras as he boarded the plane with his France team-mates
Giroud appears to be recovering quickly, but Miazga is being closely monitored after concerns of concussion.
The USA defender, 22, received 15 stitches after being hauled off the pitch on Saturday.
The match against the USA was stopped for five minutes as medics thoroughly checked over both players
Olivier Giroud covered in blood and forced off after horror clash of heads during France World Cup warm-up against USA
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