Griezmann should slap 'half-autistic kid' Lionel Messi: 1998 WC winner Christophe Dugarry

Clouds of uncertainty are hovering above Camp u with frequent reports of dissatisfaction among  players coupled with a dip in form in LaLiga. Barcelona's recent game against Atletico Madrid ended in a 2-2 draw, which paved  way for Real Madrid to cement ir lead in league, furr raising doubts on Barcelona manr Quique Setien's tactics. likes of Antoine Griezmann have shown signs of improvement at club, compelling former France footballer Christophe Dugarry to lend a piece of advice to striker. 

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Slap 'half-autistic kid' Messi: Christophe Dugarry to Griezmann

Former French footballer Dugarry has made a shocking statement involving Lionel Messi and Griezmann after Barcelona's draw against Atletico Madrid. Dugarry, who is a commentator with RMC Sport spoke on Griezmann's debatable situation at Barcelona. He claimed that Messi should be given a feel of Griezmann's situation at Barcelona.

He tried to help out Griezmann, asking if French striker was afraid of 'half-autistic kid' Messi. He advised Griezmann to "slap" Messi if he was afraid of Argentina international. After some heavy backlash, Dugarry apologised for his comments regarding six-time Ballon d'Or winner. 

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Griezmann and Messi at loggerheads

Dugarry, a 1998 World Cup winner with France, urged Griezmann to play in conjunction with his teammates. He asserted that although Messi could pass ball more to striker, Griezmann also loses ball easily on several occasions. Griezmann was introduced in final minute against his former club Atletico Madrid, raising doubts on Setien's tactics.

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Speaking on same, Dugarry asserted that Setien is a good manr, although he lacks ability to introduce changes in game. He cited fact that former Real Betis boss decided to introduce Ansu Fati in 85th minute, followed by Griezmann's introduction in 90th minute. He, however, stated that he does t believe in reports suggesting a rift between striker and manr. Barcelona have w blown ir lead in LaLiga and trail by four points to Zinedine Zidane's Real Madrid. Messi's Barcelona will go up against Villareal at El Madrigal on Sunday (Monday according to IST) to close gap at top.

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