Asked about Antoine Griezmann’s contribution to the France team, Didier Deschamps deplored the fact that his striker does not benefit from the recognition he deserves.
It was the ode to Antoine Griezmann this Sunday in Téléfoot, with a subject dedicated to the playing master of Atlético de Madrid and the France team. The coach Didier Deschamps took advantage of this by admitting, with a little self-deprecation, that the Mâconnais was indeed his “darling”. But the boss of the Blues also gave a little rant to denounce the lack of recognition towards “Grizou”.
An example ? The ranking of the last Ballon d’Or, and the 21st place of the playing master of the France team, yet author of an excellent World Cup, and author of a very good season with Atlético de Madrid. “The ranking means nothing,” lamented “DD”.
Ditto for the previous World Cup. “He could have been crowned Ballon d’Or in 2018 with the season he had and the world title. He would have deserved it”, estimates Deschamps, always quick to defend his men. At the 2018 Ballon d’Or, Griezmann finished third behind Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo, the first French player ahead of Kylian Mbappé (4th) and Raphaël Varane (8th).
Generally speaking, Griezmann, a team player above all, should be entitled to more light according to Deschamps. “He doesn’t get the recognition he deserves. judges the Blues coach. From the moment he is confident, he is radiant and resplendent. »
