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OLIVIER GIROUD will be wearing a bandage for France's opening World Cup match against Australia.

The Chelsea forward needed six stitches to close the wound after his collision with Chelsea club mate Matt Miazga in France's 1-1 draw with USA.

Olivier Giroud used a large bandage to cover up his war wound on Sunday
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Olivier Giroud used a large bandage to cover up his war wound on SundayCredit: Instagram

Speaking after that friendly, boss Didier Deschamps 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
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The Chelsea star dragged his suitcase to the plane at the Bron's airport in FranceCredit: AFP or licensors
Olivier Giroud could not hide his obvious head bandage
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Olivier Giroud could not hide his obvious head bandageCredit: AFP
The Chelsea striker steps off the plane after landing in Russia
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The Chelsea striker steps off the plane after landing in RussiaCredit: Getty

Following his treatment, the 31-year-old was wearing a the plaster above his left eye as he arrived at Lyon-Bron airport.

He clenched his fists and smiled as he posed for a photo with the team before take off.

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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.

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Olivier Giroud waved for the cameras as he boarded the plane with his France team-mates
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Olivier Giroud waved for the cameras as he boarded the plane with his France team-matesCredit: AFP or licensors

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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
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The match against the USA was stopped for five minutes as medics thoroughly checked over both playersCredit: Reuters
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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