Only one goal was missing to complete the performance of Karim Benzema, last Wednesday against Wales (3-0) for his return to the France team. Opportunities, the Madrilenian has had. Including on a penalty, which goalkeeper Danny Ward superbly repelled in the first period. Just before Benzema took off against the Welshman, it was Antoine Griezmann himself who took the ball and put it in the hands of his teammate. "The great players are big enough to have their feelings," said coach Didier Deschamps at the end of the match. An analysis that goes in the direction of Antoine Griezmann's statements this Sunday.
️ @AntoGriezmann: "I have the confidence to continue to take the penalties. It is I who can decide whether or not to leave it to another, I like to give pleasure and to share, there is no problem . But I still remain the number 1 shooter "pic.twitter.com/KrcgV8aKN8
- Téléfoot (@ telefoot_TF1) June 6, 2021
“I have the confidence to continue taking penalties.
It is I who can decide whether or not to leave it to another, I like to give pleasure and share, there is no problem, ”explained Griezmann in the Téléfoot show.
"But I still remain the number 1 shooter," said the FC Barcelona player.
This status, Griezmann has struggled to assume lately: he missed his last three penalties with the Blues, against Albania (4-1, September 7, 2019), Andorra (3-0, September 10 2019) and finally Sweden (1-0, September 5, 2020).
Deschamps has "decided nothing" on an order one week away from the Euro
At Barça, Griezmann bows to Lionel Messi in this game, while at Real Madrid, Benzema has long left them to Cristiano Ronaldo, then to Sergio Ramos for three years.
French shooters are ultimately inexperienced.
Wednesday, Deschamps confided to have "nothing decided" concerning an order of fencers.
Kylian Mbappé, Olivier Giroud or Paul Pogba could also try their hand at the task on the next occasions.
Maybe this Tuesday against Bulgaria.
Or Tuesday, June 15 for the entry into contention of the Blues at the Euro against Germany.
In any case, nothing will be done without the green light from Griezmann.
Benzema's superb goal with Real Madrid against Real Sociedad in January 2015
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