In response to Fabrice Hawkins, Antoine Griezmann (32) can be changed with Matteo Guendouzi (24) in France’s upcoming friendlies in opposition to Germany and Chile, after the veteran striker reported for coaching worldwide obligation affected by an ankle damage.
Griezmann was unable to start out for Atlético de Madrid of their 3-0 loss to Barcelona over the weekend and was solely capable of come on in its place. His absence from the nationwide set-up will imply an finish to a exceptional run of 84 consecutive video games for his nation, because the Atlético de Madrid striker can be despatched dwelling to get better from his struggles.
Guendouzi returns to Deschamps’ plans
Nevertheless, whereas one door closes one other opens, and in his place Guendouzi will obtain his first worldwide call-up because the 2022 World Cup. The midfielder has had a formidable season on mortgage at Lazio from Olympique de Marseille, and his reward can be a shock inclusion in Didier Deschamps set-up.
GFFN | Nick Hartland