SETIÉN ANSWERED: Did you humiliate Griezmann by putting him only 4 minutes against Atlético de Madrid?

For the second consecutive game, Antoine Griezmann was a substitute at FC Barcelona. Today, against Atlético de Madrid, he played. But he only did it for 4 minutes. You entered just as the added time was starting.

Many interpret it as a humiliation or as an unfortunate message from the coaching staff. Quique Setién, Barça coach, doesn’t see it that way. Although he understands that what he did is not normal, he maintains that he did not put the world champion before because the players who were competing were doing well.

His intention, with the entry of the Gringuito At this point in the meeting, it was to see if he could tip the scales with a punctual action. In the end it was not like that. The attacker emerged from the Royal Society of San Sebastián could do little.

QUIQUE SETIÉN AND THE ENTRANCE OF GRIEZMANN

Humiliation of a world champion? I do not entirely agree. It is true that he is not normal, because he is undoubtedly an important player. And it is true that removing him (from the bench) missing so little is hard for a player of his level. But circumstances have forced me to do so. It is true that he could have made another decision, not get the best out of him. But I think those who were at the time on the field could even have followed, they were doing well. I don’t usually make changes that late except to waste time. You always trust that a player like him can have a timely action and can win the game. But, without a doubt, I understand that it is hard. Tomorrow you will speak to him. I am not going to apologize because it is a decision that I have to make, but I fully understand that you may feel bad. And I also for him, because he is a great professional, a great soccer player and a great person ”.

Episodes caused by recruiting an item world class that makes a difference in areas similar to those of Lionel Messi. We have read many fans charging against Antoine; however, fully holding Griezmann accountable for its poor performance makes no sense. The Gallic has not found a favorable context. In fact, considering that he has played off-site (extreme or false 9), the modification on the bench and the lack of collective structure of the current BarçaIt was not a piece of paper. The role, for several years, has been a manager. Some want it to shine with everything against it. Not in FIFA.

Undefeated Data. Antoine Griezmann records 14 goals and 4 assists in 3183 official minutes as a player for FC Barcelona.

Did you know…? Antoine Griezmann scored 133 goals and delivered 46 assists in 257 official games with Atlético de Madrid. He conquered 3 titles in his stage as rojiblanco.

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