Put him in midfield, up front or behind the striker, the performance will be the same. This year, Antoine Griezmann is walking on water, whether with Atlético de Madrid or with the France team. Eight goals in twelve La Liga games, four goals in four Champions League games, the statistics don’t lie. And his performances are praised by his coaches.
“He is an extraordinary player, different, who has something special,” commented Diego Simeone, his coach at Atlético, in the show “El Larguero”, on Cadena Ser. He is a player who works, who likes to understand what is expected of him. For me, it is a joy all the moments that I was able to go through with him. Nothing was forced. »
“He lacks recognition”
Didier Deschamps, the coach of the Blues, also returned, Monday at a press conference, to the good period experienced by the former Real Sociedad player: “He is not underrated, but he perhaps lacks gratitude for everything he does. » The former midfielder regretted that Grizou did not win the Ballon d’or in 2018: “I don’t want to say that Modric didn’t deserve it, but Antoine, with the season he had, in having the world title at the end, he could have. »
“I think, and I already told him, that if he had perhaps opened up a little more through his communication, it could have,” added Deschamps. He may not want to, but when I see the seasons he has. »
When talking about the Ballon d’Or, Diego Simeone also gave his analysis: “We have to win something, otherwise it’s difficult. » A small Liga-Champions League double, and the Euro in his pocket, and the reward is for our Frenchman.