Struggling Barcelona superstar, Antoine Griezmann, needs more time.
Former Barcelona man Rivaldo has endless support for Antoine Griezmann as the forward continues to struggle at the Nou Camp. Off form, lack of movement, miss passing, off-target shots as nothing seems to go in the correct direction for the Frenchman. He has not been able to capture his status at Atletico and bring the same energy to the city of Barcelona.
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However, the Barca legend Rivaldo has all the praise for Griezmann as he believes that the Frenchman can turn his career around and revive the same form he had at Atletico Madrid. Rivaldo is sure of the fact that the forward can impress the Barca fans.
The Brazilian has stated that the former Real Sociedad player is good enough to play for the Blaugrana. He also stated that the forward is just going to need a little time to get his world-class form back.
The Catalans paid 120 million euros for the Frenchman and the fans feel that he has not been able to justify that price tag. The 28-year-old has only 15 goals in over 50 appearances with the La Liga giants. That is considered unsatisfactory at the Nou Camp given the number of goals the likes of Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi are known to produce in a given season.
The world cup winner has been starting regularly for the Blaugrana but he has been failing to deliver as he is missing simple chances that inform players usually bury. He looks off form and disinterested from the game as of now but everyone is aware of what the forward is capable of and one should not rule out Griezmann that easily.
However, he looks to be in the plans of new manager Ronald Koeman, unlike many players that were shown the gate after the Dutchman’s arrival. Rivaldo is sure that the world cup winner has the talent and the capability to turn things around with the right coaching and mentality.
Should Barca continue to give Griezmann more time or sell him in the next transfer window?