Griezmann, Deschamps ’‘ stick ’and Benzema’s defense

Ominous night, another, for Antoine Griezmann, striker of Atletico Madridin the tie his country harvested, the second in three games (plus a loss) here League of Nations wherein France began to shake.

Unrecognizable last night, before Austria (1-1), the mattress player started the match but was replaced in the second half by Kylian Mbappewho was ultimately the visiting hero, thanks to the equalizing goal that saved a point.

After the game and given a clear situation, he was supported by his colleagues, while the coach of Blue ones, Didier Deschampsadmitted that it was not good. Didier Deschamps confirmed, to the press, the impression that the 31-year-old Frenchman is not in his best shape at the moment: “I know I don’t have enough time for 90 minutes on my legs. He’s not in his best shape. , it shows his acting and his influence on the dynamics. ”

If he took his coach’s cane, Karim Benzema came to his defense. The striker of real Madrid advised the player Atletico Madrid to keep working: “We are here to help all the players, no matter who else can score. What matters is that he keeps working, and at one point or another he will score, and I hope for him, and for us as well, that he will score in the next game, or that he will provide an assist. (…) He makes a lot of defensive play, he helps the team, he just lacks success. (…) He will come back, sure, he can score, and he should continue to help the team like he does.

“GRIEZMANN IS A GOOD PLAYER”

Same story on the defense side Benjamin Pavard: “Antoine Griezmann He’s a great player, it’s true he hasn’t scored a few games. Nothing, we trust him. I’m sure he’ll be back soon. ” Antoine Griezmann He has not scored a goal, either on the national team or at the club, since January 2021, when he scored on day 6 against Ray Majadahondasa King’s Cup. Since then 22 games have passed, 17 including Athletic and five in his country.