EURO 2024: “WE THROW HIM OUT INTO THE STREET, IT HURTS ME A LITTLE”, MBAPPÉ CALLS FOR SUPPORT FOR GRIEZMANN

In great difficulty since the start of Euro 2024, Antoine Griezmann received the support of Kylian Mbappé at a press conference, who recalled his importance within the group and his experience with the Blues.

There was a time when Antoine Griezmann was a formidable goalscorer in the French team. Those days are over. Author of 41 goals in his first 98 selections, the attacking midfielder of the Blues now has 3 goals in his last 35 caps.

Ineffective at the start of Euro 2024 and struggling in the game, the Atlético de Madrid player received the public support of Kylian Mbappé , present this Thursday at a press conference, on the eve of the quarter-final against Portugal.

Harsh and unfair criticism for Mbappé

“He’s been a bit butchered recently. I find it difficult and unfair. Especially since the criticism came from the country. He’s going through a difficult time but we have to support him, he’s done a lot for the national team. They throw him out into the street and scratch him, it hurts me a bit,” Mbappé told the press. “He’s always given his all for the French team, he’s always had the right mindset. Help him, he’s an important player for us,” continued the French captain.

Griezmann, for his part, never missed an opportunity to reiterate his attachment to the blue jersey. “I am at the service of the coach and the team, we adapt. (…) He knows where I like to play, but I will always give everything for the team, for this coach. He has confidence in me and I try to give it back to him,” proclaimed the number 7 after the round of 16 against Belgium .