Didier Deschamps took advantage of his press briefing to pay tribute to Antoine Griezmann, this Monday in Clairefontaine. The coach of the French team believes that the Atlético de Madrid striker is not recognized for his true value. Almost ten years after launching him in the blue jersey, Didier Deschamps continues to rely on on Antoine Griezmann. Since his notable debut during a friendly against the Netherlands (in February 2014), the Atlético de Madrid striker has become a real captain of the France team. Winner of the 2018 World Cup, finalist of the 2022 edition and Euro 2016, the native of Mâcon has participated in several unforgettable epics. By being there every time. At 32, he has 124 caps (44 goals), which makes him the fourth most capped in the history of the Blues, behind Hugo Lloris (145), Lilian Thuram (142) and Olivier Giroud (127). time to begin the last gathering of the year, to prepare for the reception of Gibraltar (Saturday at 8:45 p.m.) and a trip to Greece (November 21) in the Euro 2024 qualifiers, Deschamps paid tribute to him this Monday at Clairefontaine . By believing that Grizou’s performances were not recognized at their true value. “I think he is not looking for the fact that we talk about him regularly. Yes, that’s done. When French players are abroad, there is always a different relationship with the public French. You too, the media, are perhaps more focused on Ligue 1 than on foreign championships. But it’s been a while (that he’s been performing well),” said DD.
“I’m not saying Modric didn’t deserve it…”
Since the start of the season, Antoine Griezmann has had a string of attractive performances with Atlético, where he is under contract until 2026 (12 goals and 1 assist in 16 appearances, all competitions combined). A performance reflecting his brilliant career, which no individual title has rewarded. “I think, and I have already told him, that if he had perhaps opened up a little more through his communication, that could have been the case,” Deschamps whispered. “But he may not want to. Maybe he doesn’t need that and what matters to him is the pitch. But when I see the seasons he has…”Twice third in the Ballon d’Or, the left-hander trained Real Sociedad came close to the supreme prize in 2016 and 2018. But it was beaten by Cristiano Ronaldo then Luka Modric. “You’re not going to put me in the Ballon d’Or rankings,” the French coach replied with a smile. In 2018, I don’t want to say that Modric didn’t deserve it, but Antoine, with the season he had done, having the world title at the end, he could have. Well, that wasn’t the case, but that doesn’t stop him from sleeping well and living it well. It happens. He’s not underrated, but perhaps he lacks recognition for everything he does.”
2023-11-13 16:02:40
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