This is one of the hot files of a live Barça. Entering in the 90th minute during the draw against his former club Atlético de Madrid (2-2) Tuesday evening, the French world champion Antoine Griezmann is having a very contrasted first season in Catalonia. Asked about the situation of the striker on Saturday, his coach Quique Setién spoke about his conversation with his player after this meeting.
"He's fine, I exchanged a few words with him. He is a great professional, he can understand this situation because he has already experienced it before. He is a professional, and an extraordinary boy. It won't affect him, because he's still very positive. We can count on him 100%, ”said the Barça technician, appointed in January.
"I never said it was indisputable"
“I had spoken of hierarchies but I never said that it was indisputable. Griezmann is a huge player, very important to the team. When he plays, you ask me why Ansu (Fati) is on the bench ... They can't all play! ”
Statements that will not necessarily clarify the situation of Antoine Griezmann. According to our information, the Frenchman was warned recently during a meeting with his technician that his playing time would be reduced soon. The player's sister and representative, Maud Griezmann, is expected in Barcelona early next week to take stock of his brother's situation.
Author of 14 goals and four assists this season, the former Atlético de Madrid player has appeared 43 times in Barça's jersey since his transfer last summer. The Catalan club, second in La Liga four points from Real Madrid, will move to Villareal on Sunday evening.
