finally, Griezmann will be able to face AC Milan
Diego Simeone can count on Antoine Griezmann for the Champions League shock Wednesday between Atlético de Madrid and AC Milan. UEFA has decided to reduce the Frenchman’s suspension after his red received against Liverpool.
Excellent news for Diego Simeone. Initially suspended two games after his red card received for a high foot against Liverpool on October 19 (3-2 defeat), Antoine Griezmann saw UEFA reduce his sanction. According to the dailies LIKE and Marca, the appeal committee of the European body decided to review its decision on Friday after hearing the arguments of Atlético de Madrid.
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A decisive meeting for Atlético
As a result, Griezmann’s suspension has been reduced to one match, which the 30-year-old world champion has already served on his return to Anfield on November 3 (2-0 loss). He will therefore be able to take his place this Wednesday for the shock against AC Milan (9 p.m.), on the occasion of the fifth day of the group stage of the Champions League.
A meeting more than capital for the Colchoneros, third in their group with only four points on the clock and poorly embarked on the race to qualifying for the eighth.
Scorer in the first leg at San Siro (2-1), Griezmann has made clear progress in recent weeks after having had a complicated start to the season for his comeback at Atlético. He confirmed this good form by scoring during the card of the France team against Kazakhstan (8-0) last weekend.
Managed to win in the starting XI of Simeone, he has chances to follow on Saturday against Osasuna (6.30 p.m.) as part of the 14th day of La Liga.