Xavi praises Griezmann

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By: Manu Tournoux

Xavi praises Griezmann

At a press conference before the match between Barça and Atlético Madrid, Xavi praised the qualities of Antoine Griezmann.

Carried by a big Antoine GriezmannL’Atletico Madrid can hope to achieve great things this season. Third in Liga with one game less than the rest of the standings, the Colchoneros travel to the pitch of FC Barcelona (4th tied on points) this Sunday. The opportunity for Diego Simeone’s men to assert their ambitions in the championship after having validated their qualification for the round of 16 of the Champions League.

Xavi discusses Griezmann’s move to Barça

For Griezmann, this match will be an opportunity to reunite with his former club where he played between 2019 and 2021 for a fairly mixed spell. At a press conference this Saturday, Xavi didn’t really know what to say about this passage in the French international’s career. ” I do not know why (Antoine) Griezmann failed at Barça. I don’t know, because I wasn’t there with him. I was not his teammate. I was not his coach. I can’t give you my opinion on that.”explained the Catalan technician.

In the process, he praised the qualities of the 32-year-old player and the exceptional season he is having. “What I can tell you is that he is having an extraordinary moment. He is a footballer with a lot of qualities. He looks happy, he seems to be enjoying his football and he is making a lot of difference at Atlético Madrid. He is a player to watch and take into account because I think he is an exceptional player who works hard for the team. I think he’s a great player,” added the former midfielder.

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