"Griezmann has started in just five of his LaLiga appearances this season, playing just 649 minutes in total, with Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth both preferred by Simeone. However, the Frenchman came off the bench to help Atleti beat Valencia 2-1 last time out in the league, while he also scored a brace from the start in their Copa del Rey victory over Atletico Baleares."
"Griezmann has scored five goals in LaLiga 2025-26, all of them coming from the bench, making him the highest scoring substitute in Europe's top five leagues this season. Ahead of their trip to Girona in their final match of 2025, Simeone highlighted the impact of Griezmann's goalscoring form. "It's important for him [to score] because he's happier, more content," said Simeone after their win over Baleares."
Diego Simeone is enjoying Antoine Griezmann's adaptation to a reduced role at Atletico Madrid as the forward plays fewer minutes. Griezmann has started only five LaLiga matches this season and logged 649 minutes, with Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth often preferred. He has become a potent alternative, scoring five LaLiga goals all from the bench and netting a brace in a Copa del Rey win over Atletico Baleares. Simeone praised Griezmann's work rate and said scoring makes him happier and more content. Girona have improved recently with positive results, so Simeone plans based on their current form.
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