Antoine Griezmann has been surprisingly named in Atlético de Madrid’s squad to visit Athletic in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final this evening
Spanish football will have a magical night tonight. After the exciting match between Real Sociedad and RCD Mallorca, which resulted in the Vermilion Reds qualifying for the grand final, Athletic and Atlético de Madrid will fight for the final place in the big event of the Copa del Rey this evening. And Simeone will put all the meat on the grill, because even Antoine Griezmann has joined the call.
The Frenchman’s presence seemed 100% ruled out after the red-and-white coach’s statements at a press conference yesterday. Simeone assured that Griezmann has not recovered from his ankle injury even though I tried everything. That’s why no one expected it The great Atlético de Madrid star was included in the call that we just met.
Griezmann answers Simeone’s call
The surprise came just a few minutes ago when we found out Griezmann will be in San Mamés along with the other teammates. Simeone’s words are gone with the wind and the Frenchman is finally available against Athletic. At least this seems to indicate that he is present among the chosen.
Next to Griezmann Another player who was also included in the Atlético de Madrid squad is José María Giménez, who had also been in doubt until the last minute. In this way, Simeone gets two of his most important players back. Two players who jump onto the field when necessary.
Simeone has a plan against Athletic
As we have commented in recent days, Ángel Correa will be the one to take Antoine Griezmann’s position against Athletic. The Argentine has Simeone’s full trust and will be responsible for filling the gaps in Ernesto Valverde’s well-organized defense. But if the original plan doesn’t work, the Argentine coach resorts to a plan B.
Despite what he said yesterday Simeone is clear he will turn to Griezmann if he fails to equalize the draw. This way we could see the French on the pitch tonight if they fail to beat Athletic. And the Rojiblancos are aware that they will play the season in the Copa del Rey tonight.
