France coach Didier Deschamps praised Antoine Griezmann forward of his aspect’s European Championship conflict with Hungary, a match that would be the ahead’s fiftieth consecutive begin for his nation, labelling him one of many best gamers of all time.
Griezmann, who has scored 37 targets for France in 92 caps, is about to drag six away from the earlier begins document set by Patrick Vieira. Victory on Saturday would ship the world champions via to the final 16 with a gaggle match to spare.
“He’s a type of gamers who’s able to altering video games,” Deschamps advised a information convention on Friday. “He’s very artistic, he has this capability to assume outdoors the field, it’s outstanding to look at.
“He beat a (begins) document. He’s enjoying in consecutive video games, splendidly so for him. He might not be 20 anymore, however he takes excellent care of himself.
“You may see the affect he has with the targets he scores and assists he makes. Then add to that the capability he has to alter the sport, whereas getting again and doing his defensive duties. He is among the best gamers of all time, each in Europe and worldwide.”
France’s 1-0 win over Germany of their match opener leaves them second in Group F behind Portugal, who beat Hungary 3-0 in Budapest on Tuesday.
Regardless of Portugal being France’s subsequent opponent, and group putting figuring out who groups will meet within the subsequent spherical, Deschamps insisted he has no plans to relaxation gamers with that closing potential top-spot decider to come back in thoughts.
“It’s now extra necessary to consider our formation and construction for this subsequent match. Sure, we received the primary sport, and if we play the identical sport we are able to play with the chance to win and qualify,” Deschamps mentioned.
“I’m going step-by-step. This implies I’m not excited about the third sport. We’re getting ready for Hungary, nothing else. I could play the identical staff as the primary match in opposition to Germany – we’ll see.”