Most of the time he is seen in attacking midfielder or second striker role. Able to contribute as a false nine, winger or even flanker (a player on the edge of the attacking third, whose main job is to cross the ball) when the team needs it. In fact, like Antoine Griezmann, it is necessary to find a multi-talented forward!
Take the Qatar World Cup. Griezmann played in three different positions for France in the 3 group stage matches. Attacking midfielder against Australia, second striker against Denmark and winger against Tunisia. Against the Danish, Kylian Mbappe took the French to the last sixteen by scoring from his extended ball.
The Atletico Madrid star also scored a goal as a substitute in the 'regular defense' match against Tunisia. But the 'new tool' semi-automated technology to trap offsides negates that. Australia also created multiple scoring opportunities in the match.
However, this Griezmann has become the "aladdin of the hide" in the campaign to retain the World Cup title of France. The left-footed forward continues to impress with his own style, making it clear that football is his calling. Stars like Karim Benzema, Paul Pogba, N'Golo Kante might have gone further into the background if not for injuries. But Griezmann prefers to stay that way. Just quietly going about his business, coach Didier Deschamps makes plans a reality. You will want to show those things today.
Apart from that, France was eliminated in the last sixteen of the Euros last year after losing a tiebreaker to Switzerland. This time Griezmann is extra careful with the opponent. "We took them lightly after going 3-1 up against Switzerland," the 31-year-old forward told a press conference. I thought we were going to win. Now I understand that there is no such thing as an easy opponent in a big competition.
Griezmann understands. The rest of the team must understand.
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