“My dear Griezmann, see you on Wednesday”

“My dear Griezmann, see you on Wednesday.” The message published a few days ago by Eder Sarabia on social networks with an image of Martínez Valero has been clarified for the coach of Elche this Wednesday before the Atlético de Madrid It won’t be just another game.

Not only for trying to continue the great dynamics of the past weeks to eliminate the LaLiga winter champion and enter the quarterfinals of the tournament, but for reuniting with a special player for him: Antoine Griezmann.

Eder Sarabia is the assistant of Quique Setien when the Cantabrian took the reins of FC Barcelona in 2020, when the Frenchman played for the Barça team. They were together for a few months, but it was intense, which led to a beautiful relationship that continues today.

The Basque coach, born in Bilbao in 1981 and son of the legendary Athletic striker Manu Sarabiaalways trusted in the characteristics of today’s player Atlético de Madrid despite the fact that some episodes have appeared in the media that may indicate otherwise. The first was at the Bernabéu, on Griezmann He missed a chance and Sarabia, from the bench, shouted at him “soft, soft.” Later, in Valladolid and after failing to hit the opponent’s goal with everything going in his favor, the assistant coach told him how he should position himself to hit the ball properly. That’s a world champion.

However, true to his humble nature, Griezmann always appreciate the advice of Sarabiawho now even praises him on social networks, as in December, on the occasion of Atlético-Sevilla: “Two great goals from Griezmann. Two very good definitions, but the truth is that the previous controls are within the reach of a few,” Biscayan was written. This Wednesday they will meet again in Martínez Valero.