Thierry Henry: ‘Antoine Griezmann is by far essentially the most underrated participant in existence’ TERMAN WEBSITE

Gamers like Antoine Griezmann (32) can usually be forgotten within the recognition for a way immensely gifted this French nationwide aspect has been. A lot of the reward for Les Bleus falls rightfully on Kylian Mbappé (25) that these different particular gamers might be overshadowed.

For the primary time in seven years, France will line up with out Griezmann after the ahead picked up an ankle harm. It’s an absence that can put an finish to a run of 84 consecutive video games for the nationwide aspect. A feat of spectacular consistency that has solely highlighted what France will miss of their upcoming friendlies in opposition to Germany and Chile. 

It feels as if it has taken an absence for some wider recognition of simply how exceptional the participant has been in serving to France attain the heights that they’ve achieved: successful the World Cup in 2018 and being solely a penalty shootout away from successful it once more in 2022.

‘Inform me who in historical past who might play all 4 offensive positions like Griezmann?’

It’s some extent that Thierry Henry has highlighted in an interview with Le Parisien, “We should not overlook Griezmann, who reminds us that onerous work is a expertise.” The France under-23s coach continues, “Griezmann is by far essentially the most underrated participant in existence. We regularly speak about Kylian, a lot in order that I’m even in favour of abusing him. However Griezmann… have a look at his passes and his targets.” 

Henry finishes his level by highlighting the positional intelligence of the Atlético de Madrid ahead, “Inform me who in historical past might play all 4 offensive positions like him? There aren’t many… Grizou is one among them!” 

His flexibility and his perseverance have made Griezmann a useful asset to the France nationwide aspect, and it’s precisely this skillset that Henry hopes to have the ability to name upon when the France u-23s play within the Paris Olympics this summer season. It’s no secret that Henry needs Griezmann as one among his over-aged gamers, and the participant is likewise eager, the one query is that if Atlético will enable it. 

Atlético Madrid don’t need to launch Antoine Griezmann (32) for this summer season’s Paris Olympics. (RMC)https://t.co/BLHIITjDSv

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GFFN | Nick Hartland