Griezmann dismissed in favor of Mbappé, a strong choice announced

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By: Manu Tournoux

Griezmann dismissed in favor of Mbappé, a strong choice announced

This Tuesday evening at Bernabéu, the eighth round of the Champions League between Real Madrid and Atlético turned in favor of the men of Carlo Ancelotti (2-1 victory). A meeting marked by reunion between two of the best French players in history: Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann.

On the sidelines of this new Madrid derby, Samir Nasri was invited to designate the one he prefers between the two Tricolores. A choice that he did not take long to make.

“He does things that I was not able to do”

“I take Mbappé. The two are very complementary, they can play together. I will prefer Mbappé because he does things that I was not able to do. He has a speed … Griezmann, he will play, make the other best “Said the former Marseillais on Canal+.

In 40 matches played this season with the White House (all competitions combined), Kylian Mbappé scored 27 goals and delivered 4 assists. For his part, Antoine Griezmann has 16 achievements and 7 offerings in 39 appearances.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.