JAKARTA - Antoine Griezmann said that he felt proud to be able to play for Barcelona even though he could not appear in his favorite position.
Griezmann has been one of Barcelona's top two choices in attack with Lionel Messi in recent weeks, although he is more accustomed to playing as the team's main focus.
Since coach Ronald Koeman switched to a 3-5-2 formation, Barcelona's fortunes have improved and continued as Griezmann scored twice to secure the Catalunya side's 2-1 win over Villarreal.
⏰ Final del partit!
⚽ #VillarrealBarça (1-2)
👟 Samu Chukwueze / Griezmann x2 pic.twitter.com/qk5IfTxSPp
- FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_cat) April 25, 2021
"I try to be there, among the opposition center-backs", he told La Liga TV, quoted by Antara from Goal on Monday.
"I need to make space and create space for my teammates".
"This is not my natural position, but I am proud to be here and playing with this teammate. Sometimes I am asked to stick to opposing players, other times I lead, but I always work for the team".
The French bomber has been linked with a move from Barcelona earlier in the season amid rumors that he is unhappy with head coach Ronald Koeman's decision to play him on the wing.
🧉 Salute, @AntoGriezmann 🙌 pic.twitter.com/ZlkM8rjZOz
- FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_cat) April 25, 2021
Griezmann even had difficulty keeping him as the starting XI.
However, his performance is getting better and he has scored a total of 22 goals and assists this season. This figure only lost to Lionel Messi and Gerard Moreno from Villarreal in La Liga.
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