On the eve of France's upcoming match against the Netherlands, striker Griezmann attended a press conference to give his thoughts on the team's form, Mbappe's injury and preparations for the match against the Netherlands.
Griezmann first talked about teammate Mbappe's injury, saying that Mbappe's nose is a little swollen but overall in good condition. As for whether Mbappe can play in the game against the Netherlands, Griezmann said it depends on Mbappe's own feelings, and emphasized that the team will make a decision until the last minute. He also pointed out that whether Mbappe plays or not, the whole team has been fully prepared to meet the battle.
Speaking about his performance against Austria, Griezmann confessed that he wasn't satisfied. He said that he wasn't really involved in the center of the game in that match and didn't link up well enough with the strikers. However, he is not frustrated with this and is looking forward to touching the ball more and contributing more to the team against the Netherlands.
Regarding Mbappe's possible absence against the Netherlands, Griezmann believes that the entire team should make adjustments. He emphasized that the team has to make adjustments for everyone whether Mbappe plays or not, which is one of the strengths of the team. He also said that Mbappe is one of the best players in the world and his absence will definitely have an impact on the team, but the team is capable of dealing with the change.
Speaking about the overall form of the French team, Griezmann said that the team is doing very well in defense, but needs to be strengthened in offense. He believes that the team needs to do a better job of seizing chances to kill the game and avoid leaving the opponents with chances to counterattack. He also emphasized that the team's attacking players are very talented and he believes that they can play even better in the coming matches.
In addition, Griezmann spoke about the team's political situation, Dutch boss Ronald Koeman and his own form, among other topics. He said that he, as a footballer, does not need to use his fame to get involved in political issues and should instead focus on the game. Regarding the Dutch team, he believes that they are a team that knows exactly what they are doing and emphasized the style and characteristics of Dutch soccer. At the same time, he was satisfied with his form and despite not having many chances to touch the ball in the previous matches, he felt physically in great shape and was ready to take on the Netherlands.
Finally, Griezmann praised manager Deschamps and teammate Giroud. He attributed Deschamps' success to his ability to assemble a strong team with subtle tactical touches. At the same time, he praised Giroud for always being fit and happy and making a positive impact on the team. Speaking about his role, Griezmann said that he is more of an organizer and wants to contribute more to the team while adapting to that role.
