A lot has been written about Antoine Griezmann’s start at Barcelona, to the point that perhaps it’s a bit overdone. With four goals and three assists after 11 games, the Frenchman has produced a decent amount in his maiden season at the Camp Nou.
However, it is clear that many expect a lot more from him, particularly when he links up with Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez. The fact that he looked more comfortable playing for France than for Barça suggests he is simply not adapted yet to Ernesto Valverde’s system.
The key problem is that Griezmann’s natural position doesn’t really exist in Barcelona’s 4-3-3.