“ It’s not possible to replace him position for position, that’s a certainty. Because he had such a great influence through his technical quality and the ability he had in the volume of play to repeat efforts. » Didier Deschamps did not beat around the bush: according to the coach of the
Bluesreplacing Antoine Griezmann in the short or medium term is an impossible mission.
The void left by the international retirement of the iconic number 7 will indeed be difficult to fill. In search of players with a creative register, the French selection can count on the emergence of Michael Olise, who already tasted the atmosphere of Clairefontaine last month. But other names may eventually apply to take a place in the group, like Maghnes Akliouche.
“I think he will go very quickly”
At the age of 22, the young attacking midfielder from AS Monaco has had a remarkable start to the season. Passer, creator, dribbler, with an excellent left foot and a beautiful outlook, the Olympic vice-champion ticks a lot of boxes. For his club friend Eliesse Ben Seghir, Akliouche will be international soon. That’s a certainty.
“ Maghnes has the level to be called, enthused the 19-year-old Moroccan international. He’s a very good player. Afterwards, these are choices in any selection. If he continues to do what he is doing now and is even more consistent and decisive, I think he will go very quickly. And there, he even has the level to join the group“, concluded Ben Seghir.
