World Cup 2022: Messi a ‘different proposition’ says Griezmann

Greizmann has assured followers that France ‘will probably be ready’ as they face an in-form Messi and a well-supported Argentina.

French playmaker Antoine Griezmann has admitted that going through seven occasions Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi will current “a very completely different proposition” after France overcame a powerful Morocco aspect on Wednesday to succeed in their second World Cup last in a row.

“We’ve seen virtually the entire matches at this World Cup, we’ve seen Argentina play, we all know how they play, they’re a tough staff to play and a staff who’re on prime kind,” the 31-year-old Atlético Madrid star mentioned in a post-match press convention.

Griezmann was the person of the match in opposition to Morocco, and his performances on the World Cup have earned him loads of plaudits. Accidents to Paul Pogba and N’golo Kante earlier than the match meant Griezmann, who normally performs as a ahead, was pressured to drop into midfield – one thing he has accomplished with aplomb – racking up three important assists within the knockout levels.

After the semifinal win, nevertheless, Griezmann urged his staff to not turn into complacent. La Albiceleste, as Argentina are recognized, produced a superb staff efficiency on Tuesday as they brushed apart Croatia 3-0 within the semifinal. “They appear to be on prime kind, there isn’t solely Messi – they’ve a powerful aspect round him,” mentioned Griezmann.

Messi is the main goalscorer this match together with France’s Kylian Mbappe with 5 objectives. His aspect recovered from a first-round defeat to Saudi Arabia to prime their group after which beat Australia, the Netherlands and Croatia within the knockout video games.

All through the match, Argentina have loved important help within the stands, with many followers making the greater than 13,000km (8,080 miles) journey from Argentina to Qatar to induce their aspect on.

“We all know it’ll be a tricky recreation, and they will have the help of the gang,” mentioned Griezmann.

Griezmann assured French followers that they perceive the specter of an Argentina aspect who’ve grown in confidence because the match has progressed and “will probably be effectively ready”.

The 2 groups performed one another on the 2018 World Cup in an exhilarating 4-3 win for France.

Not too long ago, the 35-year-old Messi confirmed this may be his final look on the World Cup.