“He is where he wants to be. This is the most important thing for him. It’s not just AtlĂ©tico, which is obviously important, it’s Madrid, which is his home.” According to his friend HĂ©ctor Fernandez (who runs the communications agency created by sister Maud), Antoine Griezmann is happy with the Colchoneros. However, it might be time to become a useful player again in Diego Simeone’s training. He hasn’t been for almost a year.
As a reminder, at 34 years old, “Griz” decided to continue the adventure at Atlético even though he had planned to begin his pre-retirement in the United States by joining MLS. His wife having given birth to a fourth child, the retired French team opted for an extension until 2027 but with the idea of ​​leaving the club next summer (thus agreeing to lower his salary).
With the exception of two goals scored in three days at the end of September, coming into play during the 5-2 success against Real Madrid then scoring and giving an assist against Frankfurt (5-1) in the Champions League, Griezmann goes through AtlĂ©tico matches like a ghost, weighing very little in his team’s play and rarely finding himself in a scoring position.
“El Cholo” Simeone relaunches Sorloth
“El Cholo” works attacking duos every week without his favorite number 7 who arrived in 2014 in the capital. After trying a duo composed of Alex Baena with Julian Alvarez, he relaunched Alexander Sorloth in the starting lineup for the clash against Sevilla, this Saturday afternoon (kick-off 4:30 p.m., live on beIN 2). Baena is placed back in midfield alongside Koke. Nico Gonzalez and Giuliano Simeone occupy the wings.
Clément Lenglet and Robin Le Normand are relegated to the bench in favor of a central hinge José Maria Giménez and David Hancko.
