Barcelona

Antoine Griezmann 'unhappy with Barcelona'

The former Atletico Madrid forward has struggled to find his best form since moving to the Camp Nou

 
5:00am on Thursday 8th October 2020
By
Martin Macdonald

Didier Deschamps believes compatriot Antoine Griezmann is not happy with his current role at Barcelona.

Since the arrival of Ronald Koeman as head coach, Barca have been deployed in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Lionel Messi featuring as the False 9 centre-forward which has shifted Griezmann out wide right, with Ansu Fati on the opposite flank.

Griezmann is yet to score this season for Barcelona, and has been substituted in each of their three games so far.

Deschamps, his national team head coach with France, thinks the former Atletico star is disillusioned with his role at the Camp Nou.

READ MORE:

Barcelona: Squad, FC Ratings, Matches, Formations

Barcelona's transfer window has been bizarre, and worrying

“I'm talking to him and I'll see him later. I am sure he is not happy with this situation,” Deschamps told the media this week.

"I don’t interfere with the use of my players in other clubs, be at Barca or anyone else. Antoine is playing on the right there at the moment.

"It's true that Koeman said, and told him, that he did not understand that he was used to playing in a more central position. But Antoine must also adapt today.

“For me, he is still more effective when he is in the heart of the game, when he is able to touch the ball a lot. In that position, he has the possibility to come and help in the midfield too.

29 yrs - F (LC) - Barcelona
76 
Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
JavaScript chart by amChartsLDefendingCreativePassingAttackingShootingDecisiveAerialsPhysical10-10-5051015100%
184
Played matches
3
0
0
Shots P90
1.95
Shots On target P90
0.49
Successful passing %
89%
Final third passes P90
12.23

“He doesn't have the ability to take the ball and beat opponents on the wing like others. He needs to touch the ball a lot and he is smart in his movement.”

Deschamps believes that, in order to get the best out of Griezmann, he must be played in his usual position, and indicated that this will happen when he's playing for France.

“We must do what’s best, taking into account the different situations at Barca, the system and the players,” he added.

“Antoine never complains, but to give his full potential it's always better when a player is in his best position.”

Deschamps and Griezmann won the World Cup together as head coach and player in 2018.

Latest news

Sheffield United vs Fulham Predictions: Team to Win, Form, News and more 30/03/2024

Here are our predictions for the Premier League tie between Sheffield Utd and Fulham on Saturday, March 30th 2024.

  • 1 hour

Chelsea vs Burnley Predictions: Team to Win, Form, News and more 30/03/2024

Here are our predictions for the Premier League tie between Chelsea and Burnley on Saturday, March 30th 2024.

  • 2 hours

Newcastle vs West Ham Predictions: Team to Win, Form, News and more 30/03/2024

Here are our predictions for the Premier League tie between Newcastle and West Ham on Saturday, March 30th 2024.

  • 3 hours

Lille vs Lens Predictions: Team to Win, Form, News and more 29/03/2024

Here are our predictions for the Ligue 1 tie between Lille and Lens on Friday, March 29th 2024 from the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.

  • 5 hours

Cadiz vs Granada Predictions: Team to Win, Form, News and more 29/03/2024

Here are our predictions for the La Liga Primera clash between Cadiz and Granada on Friday, March 29th 2024 from Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla.

  • 6 hours

Barnsley vs Cambridge United Predictions: Team to Win, Form, News and more 29/03/2024

Here are our predictions for the EFL League One game between Barnsley and Cambridge United on Friday, March 29th 2024.

  • 6 hours

Most read