A new partner for Griezmann

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By: Manu Tournoux

It's going a little better for Antoine Griezmann at Atlético de Madrid. After three entries into play of great poverty, for a defeat then two draws in Spanish law, the number 7 star of the Colchoneros was established by Diego Simeone during the shock against Villarreal, last Saturday, and his team won his first match of the season (2-0).

The former French international, 34, was not replaced during the second period, while Julian Alvarez, back from Ecuador (he came into play during the second meeting of Argentina) gave way from Alexander Sorloth. Pablo Barrios (9th) then Nicolas Gonzalez (52nd), at the start of each period, offered a precious victory against the yellow submarine, another Spanish training in C1.

“Grizi” left to continue in the starting eleven of “Cholo” against Liverpool, this Wednesday evening in Anfield (9 pm, live on Canal+ Foot). The 2018 world champion is expected to enhance the few offensives from Atlético. He who had just been catastrophic during European meetings last season, especially against PSG at the Parc des Princes.

Antoine Griezmann with another left -hander

Since Julian Alvarez is not 100% due to muscle fatigue, Marca Announces an unprecedented attack duo with Antoine Griezmann and… Nico Gonzalez! The Argentinian winger, loaned by Juventus on September 1, evolved on the left wing of the mattress against Villarreal. Diego Simeone could associate two left-handers at the expense of Sorho, less effective in counter-attack against a team like the Reds. Giacomo Raspadori, left on the bench last Saturday, should not start in Anfield…

José Maria Giménez, Thiago Almada and Alex Baena are unavailable. Robin the Normand should be able to hold his place with Clément Lenglet by his side, since David Hancko is uncertain.

The probable starting eleven announced by
Marca: Oblak – Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Galan – Simeone, Barrios, Koke, Gallagher – Gonzalez, Griezmann.