beIN SPORTS NBA
  • Soccer
  • MLW
  • Other Sports
  • Watch Live
  • Change language
    English
    Español
Watch beIN SPORTS XTRA
  • Get beIN
  • TV Guide
  • Live Scores
  • Videos
Español
beIN SPORTS NBA
  • Live Scores
TV Guide
  • Soccer
  • MLW
  • Other Sports
  • Videos
  • Watch Live
  • TV Guide
Watch beIN SPORTS XTRA
  • Sports Burst
  • Ligue 1
  • La Liga
  • The Match
  • Get beIN
  • Home >
  • UEFA Nations League >
  • Video
UEFA Nations League
  • Videos
  • Galleries

Lloris Slams Griezmann Critics

October 13, 2020 18:54
0:45 min

Lloris hits back at Griezmann critics: You can't question a player like him

 

Hugo Lloris has defended Antoine Griezmann from critics and insists the Barcelona forward remains a crucial player for France.

Griezmann has been scrutinised for his form for much of the past 15 months since he completed a €120million move from Atletico Madrid to Barca.

The 29-year-old has not looked fully at ease in the Catalans' forward line, his last goal in LaLiga – one of only nine he scored last season – coming in the 4-1 win at Villarreal on July 5.

Griezmann, who got a goal in the 7-1 friendly thrashing of Ukraine, also scored in the 4-2 Nations League win over Croatia but, ahead of Wednesday's rematch in Zagreb, he again finds himself facing accusations of poor form for the national team.

 

In the 0-0 draw with Portugal on Sunday, Griezmann, playing as a number 10 behind Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe, managed just two shots and created one chance for team-mates.

However, he did attempt 55 passes in the opposition half – the most of any player on the pitch – and highlighted his importance without the ball, winning back possession a game-high 11 times.

It is that kind of quality that Lloris believes will always be important, even if Griezmann's goal output is presently reduced.

"You can't question a player like Antoine Griezmann because of all he has done and all he has brought to France in recent years," the Tottenham goalkeeper told reporters on Tuesday.

"All players have ups and downs. There are times when you succeed more than others. He is currently going through a slightly complicated period in attack, but above all, I see a player who is ready to defend and make the effort for his team-mates. There is no question about that.

"We have to keep our backs to the wall and help him, too. He has our full confidence. We know he has the ability to make the difference in truly important moments for France.

"Let's be patient but, in any case, France can only be strong if we are all united and not pointing the finger at any individual player."

Lloris is looking forward to Wednesday's game at Stadion Maksimir, at which a number of fans will be permitted.

"The presence of supporters is of course good news," he added. "There will inevitably be a bit of hostility but, for the French players, it's a good thing to be able to overcome adversity to win this match.

"That's our goal, in any case. We'll give everything to give the right performance to win."


France uefa nations league Soccer Barcelona Antoine Griezmann La Liga Hugo Lloris
-

Latest Videos

Nice 1-4 Lyon: Goal Houssem Aouar
1:15 min

Report: Aouar Wants Barca Or Madrid Move

Zidane leaves Odegaard out of Copa del Rey squad
2:45 min

Report: Odegaard Wants Out Of Real Madrid

Leonardo reveals "Messi will always be on PSG's list"
3:02 min

Koeman Responds To PSG Interest In Messi

Zidane leaves Odegaard out of Copa del Rey squad
2:45 min

Sports Burst - Nor-Way Back For Odegaard?

Messi sees red for first time in his Barcelona career
5:49 min

Bayern Munich Dominate UEFA Men's Team of the Year

Kylian Mbappe's 100 goals for PSG
3:30 min

Poch: What Coach Wouldn't Want Mbappe?

Luka Jovic hits brace on Frankfurt return
2:50 min

Hutter Hails 'World-Class' Luka Jovic

Highlights: Alaves 1-2 Sevilla (20-21)
8:18 min

Suso, Bono Earn Sevilla Win Over Eibar

Sevilla consigue el 1-2 ante Alavés: Golazo de Suso
1:13 min

Suso Hits Thunderbolt To Restore Sevilla's Lead

Highlights: Guinea 3-0 Namibia (FT)
8:12 min

Gnagna Guides Guinea Past Namibia

  • Results
  • Standings

beIN SPORTS, the biggest show

Subscribe
Soccer
  • LaLiga
  • Serie A
  • Ligue 1
  • UEFA Champions League
  • Premier League
  • CONMEBOL WCQ
  • CONCACAF WCQ
Tennis
  • ATP World Tour
  • WTA World Tour
College Sports
  • College Football
  • College Basketball
More Sports
  • MMA
  • Boxing
  • Basketball
  • Rugby
Live Scores
beIN SPORTS App store Get it on Google Play
beIN CONNECT App store Get it on Google Play
  • Contact Us
  • FAQs
  • beIN SPORTS CONNECT
  • beIN MEDIA GROUP
  • Digiturk
  • TV Guide
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA
  • Get beIN SPORTS
  • beIN SPORTS en Español
  • Get beIN SPORTS Canada
  • beIN SPORTS FRANCE
  • beIN SPORTS MENA
  • English
  • Español
beIN SPORTS App store Get it on Google Play
beIN CONNECT App store Get it on Google Play
Follow us