Former Arsenal Coach Says Messi Is Preventing Griezmann From Expressing Himself At Barcalona – Wenger
Messi is preventing Antoine Griezmann from expressing himself at Barcelona as the Frenchman continues to be overshadowed by the superstar captain, according to Arsene Wenger. Griezmann arrived from LaLiga rivals Atletico Madrid in a blockbuster €120million transfer last year but he has struggled to establish himself alongside Messi at Camp Nou. An unused substitute in Barça's 5-1 Champions League rout of Ferencvaros on Tuesday, Griezmann has failed to score in four LaLiga appearances this season – only managing one shot on target without creating a single chance. While Messi has just one league goal, the six-time Ballon d'Or winner has registered seven shots on target and created six chances for his team-mates. Former Arsenal manager Wenger believes France international Griezmann is being hindered by Messi's presence in his preferred central attacking position. Source: jsportnewsaddess.blogspot.com