Highly visible when he came into play against Granada, Memphis Depay could form Atlético’s attacking duo with Antoine Griezmann.
Author of an exceptional 2022-2023 exercise with Atlético Madrid and the France team, Antoine Griezmann started his 8th season with the Colchoneros with a victory against Granada (3-1). And if he has half-worded his wish to join Saudi Arabia sooner or later, the French international seems set to stay in the Spanish capital this season.
Towards a Depay-Griezmann duo?
News that should delight his coach Diego Simeone, who gives him absolute confidence. The Argentine technician would also have found how to support his favorite player on the front of the attack. Coming into play against Granada, Memphis Depay distinguished himself with a magnificent goal allowing his team to regain the advantage 10 minutes later.
🇳🇱El neerlandés marcó un golazo en el primer partido de temporada ante el Granada
✅Simeone ha probado al delantero en el once titular y apunta a compañar a Griezmann en el Benito Villamarínhttps://t.co/V4ZfkShZmY
— Diario AS (@diarioas) August 19, 2023
If Alvaro Morata was preferred to him as a starter, ace explains this Saturday that Simeone would think of associating the former Lyonnais with Griezmann in front, Depay having shown other good things when he entered the game. Since his arrival, the Dutchman crashes on average every 69 minutes but his body always leaves hovering doubt, he who missed 11 of the last 12 La Liga matches last season.
