Shortly before the final: Griezmann considered that facing a team with “Messi inside is different”

Antoine Griezmann was voted man of the match won by France 2-0 against Morocco in the semifinals of the Qatar 2022 World Cup; and, after finishing the match, in statements to the press, he assured that the ‘Bleus’ keep “feet on the ground” and he already thought of the Argentina of Lionel Messi.

“A team with Leo (Messi) inside is different. We know how they play, it’s a very difficult team and in top form. There is Leo, but there is also a team behind, a group that is doing very well, and they also have the fans on their side. Starting tomorrow we are going to think about how to hurt them, how to defend ourselves and prepare for this final”, tosigned Griezmann this Wednesday.

The Atlético de Madrid player recalled that four years ago, after the semifinal of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, won 1-0 against Belgium, he had been moved, but stressed that now he remains calm while waiting for the final.

“Four years ago, after Belgium, I cried, but here I am more focused on Sunday. Instead of celebrating the final, we have our feet on the ground, we are focused to recover well and prepare for the game on Sunday ”, assured.

Likewise, Griezmann referred to Morocco: “The Moroccans impressed me, they have worked very well tactically, defensively and offensively. After the break they caused us a lot of problems”.

“Scoring quickly (at minute 5) opened the game for us and the second goal (already at minute 79) gave us confidence. All matches are complicated, they are decided in nothing, in one action, in one shot. We have to learn from it for Sunday.” he aimed, without deviating from Argentina as the next objective.