Griezmann’s lowest moment

It certainly did not enter into anyone’s calculations that this would be discussed Antoine Griezmann here in European Cupbut what had been a breeding ground before the quarterfinals turned into reality despite qualifying for the semifinals after a penalty shootout against Portugal.

This is no ordinary match for the star Atlético de Madridand as a rival he will have nothing but his second home, Spain. Perhaps that’s the motivation that could wake him up from his lethargy, as criticism against the Frenchman piled up in his mailbox after the poor Euro Cup he had.

To be fair, France They are in the semifinals but it’s not certain because anyone shines in attack. neither Kylian Mbappé, but he was playing with the mask and nose theme, which is why he was replaced yesterday at the extra time break. This is not the case of Griezmannwho was in full condition and reached the Euro Cup after a good season at the Metropolitano, but was unable to click.

Didier Deschamps He gave him his trust, but Antoine didn’t know how to respond at the moment. In the round of 16 against Belgium he played on the right and barely got into the game, although he stayed on the pitch for the entire game. On Friday he returned to the center as the lone striker, and finished as the first substitute. He lasted only 67 minutes on the field. Griezmann in an equal conflict that needs to be eliminated. Something unthinkable before this Euro Cup, but the worst is that Dembelehis replacement, finished as MVP of the match and gave Deschamps arguments to start him against Spain in Munich.

“He may not be at his best moment, but he continues to leave good numbers,” he defended him before the match against Portugal. Deschamps. “The criticism is unfair. He is a player who has given us a lot and gives it to us, we have to give it to him. He has nothing to be ashamed of,” he said very forced. Mbappe acting as captain and leader.

The only certainty so far is that neither performance nor statistics support these arguments. No goals and no assists are strange things to say for a football player Griezmannmore if Mbappe He is not completely fresh, because he is another leader of France, who demands more from him. Deschamps rightly wants to get the best of Griezmann and now he has three days to prepare him against Spain, the most demanding team in the Euro Cup, which could be before or after for Antoine.