Antoine Griezmann’s ‘new role’ is a Deschamps masterstroke that has unlocked the France attack 🔎 Analysis by GARSIDEK
had Karim Benzema not injured his thigh on the eve of the tournament.
The confidence Deschamps has in him is the critical factor, and evinces an almost childlike devotion. “I owe him everything in the national team,” Griezmann said. “I give everything for France, for the shirt but also for him. And I am trying to do everything I can so he keeps trusting me. Every move, every game is like a ‘thank you’ that I am sending him. I want him to be proud of me.
The two sides have met only twice at World Cups, in 1966 and 1982, both won by England, and five times at the European Championships, where the French are unbeaten, winning twice. The last meeting of any kind came in a friendly five years ago, won by France, one of five victories in the last eight meetings.
“In Europe there is a feeling they are a team that is maturing and getting very close to winning,” Lloris says.
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