In difficulty in recent weeks, Antoine Griezmann has not been able to weigh in the game of Atlético Madrid against FC Barcelona this Wednesday in the semi-final return of the King's Cup (4-4, 0-1). The performance of the French striker, deemed disappointing, was the subject of strong criticism from the Spanish press.
On the side of the capital, the daily Marca estimated that:
“Atletico needs French and French is not there. He started the match with energy, trying to make some transitions, but he died as the match was progressing. His last weeks are a clear sign that the best version of Griezmann is far from the current version ”.
Griezmann neutral and disconnected
The bell sound is the same in the columns ofASwhich notably pointed out the inability of the 2018 world champion played the role of Savior of the Colchoneros. “Far from its best level for many weeks. Unable to find the area of influence, to speed up the team's game. And Atletico has no other player capable of doing so. Simeone makes him look for lightning, but they don't come. It hurts to see it so apathetic, so neutral and so disconnected. »»
In Catalonia, Mundo Deportivo abounded in the sense of the lack of offensive opportunity of Griezmann. “He had no opportunity, has created a little link and was only seen in a few actions”can we read.
