Antoine Griezmann

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A little something I wrote about Griezmann a while back in the Summer Window thread. At the time his possible acquisition was merely based on hope, but looking at the rumours:

Griezmann's entire game is revolved around movement. He's constantly moving, always looking for space. Direct running, moving into positions to create space for his teammates, drifting into positions to offer support and a passing option. Quick, agile, sharp, very good ball control, a cool finisher, Griezmann has a real eye for goals. Not the type of player who will get people off their seats with mazy dribbles, neither does he possess outstanding ability passing. Definitely the type of player who's at his best in and around the box. But that's more than fine. It allows most of the play to go through Eden and Cesc, all players that love to get on the ball. Griezmann is not the type of player that likes to get involved in the build-up play much, but he has a quick mind. He's very good at playing quick passes and exchanging one-two's to keep the ball circulation high. Something that has been a problem as we've often witnessed slow passing, making it easy for opposition team to organise their set-up and defend.
A very intelligent player and he complements Hazard well because of their completely different styles. Willian and Cuadrado offer different options when necessary. And this way you have three players in your starting line up who are all capable of scoring 15+ goals each in all competitions.

Kind of weird how he's now so heavily linked with the club. In my mind, Griezmann would suit Chelsea perfectly, but reality doesn't always agree with me. Still, I definitely support this transfer. I refuse to get excited though. Need something more solid.

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

A little something I wrote about Griezmann a while back in the Summer Window thread. At the time his possible acquisition was merely based on hope, but looking at the rumours:

Edit: Ignore the Koke part haha.

Griezmann's entire game is revolved around movement. He's constantly moving, always looking for space. Direct running, moving into positions to create space for his teammates, drifting into positions to offer support and a passing option. Quick, agile, sharp, very good ball control, a cool finisher, Griezmann has a real eye for goals. Not the type of player who will get people off their seats with mazy dribbles, neither does he possess outstanding passing. Definitely the type of player who's at his best in and around the box. But that's more than fine. It allows most of the play to go through Eden, Cesc and Koke, all players that love to get on the ball. Griezmann is not the type of player that likes to get involved in the build-up play much, but he has a quick mind. He's very good at playing quick passes and exchanging one-two's to keep the ball circulation high. Something that has been a problem as we've often witnessed slow passing, making it easy for opposition team to organise their set-up and defend.

A very intelligent player and he complements Hazard well because of their completely different styles. Willian and Cuadrado offer different options when necessary. And this way you have three players in your starting line up who are all capable of scoring 15+ goals each in all competitions.

Kind of weird how he's now so heavily linked with the club. In my mind, Griezmann would suit Chelsea perfectly, but reality doesn't always agree with me. Still, I definitely support this transfer. I refuse to get excited though. Need something more solid.

This might be why he would fit us better than Wilian. Both, Willian and Hazard want the ball at their feet instead of making runs into space, which is why we often look narrow and static in transition and in attack.

But other than that I don't really see what he offers. He gets most goals from the second striker position which does not exist in our system.

I could only imagine him replacing Oscar. Willian or Hazard could move to the middle, too with griezmann either occupying a advanced no10 position or RW. On the other hand we would lose some defensive shield that way.

So in short he is just like a left-footed Schürrle with better finishing. Could be a hit. At least he plays comes from the RIGHT side to not interfer with Hazard, which probably was Schürrle's downfall.

[LondonsFinest 692]

I quoted this post, because I didn't want to go back. Funnily enough, I am sure that his clause is 26 mil. pounds, because of...you guessed it.. Football Manager. FM rarely gets it's shit wrong and has all the right clauses in Spanish teams, because it is the only fully licensed league alongside Seria A, the Championship and Ligue 1.

A part from that, the same guy, Sergi Dominguez, broke out that Griezmann will sign for us, last summer. In the end, that turned out to be false. So, let's not believe everything. I am basing my belief solely on Kike Marin, who is known to be reputable. Imagine Hazard Willian and him interchanging positions, and while the two want the ball, Griezmann drawing space for Costa. I really hope for him, because he is a unique player, Muller-esque. If Mou utilises him, I know whose name will be on my next top.

[nadavTKL 1,787]

He missed the El Confidencial report.

But about the tweet i quoted from this Ben Fairthrone guy, i wouldnt call it a done deal because he said so.

[iseah100 5,612]

He'll be like Salah

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This might be why he would fit us better than Wilian. Both, Willian and Hazard want the ball at their feet instead of making runs into space, which is why we often look narrow and static in transition and in attack.

But other than that I don't really see what he offers. He gets most goals from the second striker position which does not exist in our system.

I could only imagine him replacing Oscar. Willian or Hazard could move to the middle, too with griezmann either occupying a advanced no10 position or RW. On the other hand we would lose some defensive shield that way.

So in short he is just like a left-footed Schürrle with better finishing. Could be a hit. At least he plays comes from the RIGHT side to not interfer with Hazard, which probably was Schürrle's downfall.

He scored goals for Sociedad, he was not a supporting striker then.

Schurrle is different. He likes to receive the ball, cut inside and shoot, and he shoots a lot in general. That's not Griezmann's game. He's comparable to Pedro. Schurrle's big problem is his erratic first touch and poor link-up play. Griezmann's first touch and overall ball control is very good and he links up very well, it's one of the things I like about his game.

Again, it makes sense in my mind but at the same time it's still quite risky. But if the rumours are true, Mourinho also thinks he could fit the team. So let's see what happens.

[quickpassnmove 924]

pretty good player, but I'm not enthused on a transfer. feels like Chelsea need something greater to make the club a real Champions League contender. Unfortunately, the market doesn't have many interesting forwards/wingers right now, so maybe a left-footed guy who scores and runs all day is a good one. I suppose Jose likes players coming from AM because they've already been broken-in by the AM manager (everyone does the dirty work here).

[Jase 43,479]

#Griezmannia is actually happening??? :o

[Pizy 18,850]

#Griezmannia is actually happening??? :o

Your avatar will either act as a good luck charm or a jinx.

[Jase 43,479]

Your avatar will either act as a good luck charm or a jinx.

Well, either way I'll be happy.

[Liquidator 5,176]

#Griezmannia is actually happening??? :o

Griezmann is bae, Griezmann is life

[Jase 43,479]

Griezmann is bae, Griezmann is life

Better than Salah.

[Pacquiao 1,834]

not what we need, i hope it doesnt go through

[Liuxas 124]

He reminds me a lot of Thomas Muller. In my opinion they both have similarities.

[bababoom 4,478]

Dont want him, he's a glorified Salah IMO. He does have great movement and an eye for goal but his overall game is lacking. Lets put it this way, he's not going to be the player to elevate us and as for the fee £44m, it's ridiculous.