Paul Pogba

Griezmann has enjoyed a renaissance out in Qatar this winter, playing a crucial part in France's run to a second successive World Cup final while operating ...

When you think of the players they've got missing, him and Aurelien Tchouameni were fantastic on the defensive work.' It has been a remarkable reinvention for Griezmann in Qatar, and injured midfielder Pogba believes he is emulating their France team-mate Kante. Paul Pogba has compared France team-mates Antoine Griezmann (L) and N'Golo Kante (R) Griezmann has enjoyed somewhat of a renaissance out in Qatar this winter, playing a crucial part in France's run to a second successive World Cup final - [Antoine Griezmann](/sport/antoine-griezmann/index.html) to N'Golo Kante after the reinvented France midfielder covered every blade of glass in their [World Cup semi-final win over Morocco](/sport/live/article-11528845/France-vs-Morocco-World-Cup-2022-Live-Result.html). Paul Pogba compares Antoine Griezmann to N'Golo Kante following his France team-mate's stunning reinvention as a box-to-box midfielder at the World Cup...

Juventus star Paul Pogba took to his Instagram Stories and paid the ultimate tribute to Antoine Griezmann over his role for France at the World Cup in ...

“He’s been an elite player for 10 years now. He’s playing [a] slightly different role in this World Cup, but it suits him well. Of course, his main responsibility isn’t ball-winning; his left foot is so wonderful, he creates chances for others. [Griezmann](https://www.sportbible.com/antoine-griezmann) and started him in all but one World Cup match in Qatar. [transfer back to Atletico Madrid in October](https://www.sportbible.com/football/barcelona-atletico-madrid-antoine-griezmann-20221010), has played an integral role for France en route to the final against Argentina. Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has shared a new nickname for Antoine Griezmann after the France star’s sensational run of form at the World Cup in Qatar.

France have reached the final of the World Cup for successive tournaments thanks to a 2-0 win over Morocco and Paul Pogba sung the praises of Antoine ...

[Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) and England defender [Rio Ferdinand](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/rio-ferdinand) was quick to praise Deschamps for the Griezmann transformation. “He was man of the match for me. him and Aurelien Tchouameni were fantastic on the defensive work.” Griezmann picked up the player of the match award for his performance, which also had Alan Shearer purring. “It is very surprising, but he has the intelligence and the quality to do it. The goals came from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani, but it was Griezmann who earned an observation from Pogba. When you think of the players they've got missing… But the Atletico Madrid star has stunned pundits and supporters alike by putting in magnificent performances from a more withdrawn role, which has seen him pop up all over the pitch. He will tell you that himself,” he said. He looks more like Kante than Griezmann.” Griezmann has been exceptional for Les Bleus in Qatar, playing a different role to what most fans are used to. [Paul Pogba](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/paul-pogba) has compared France star [Antoine Griezmann](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/antoine-griezmann) to [N’Golo Kante](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ngolo-kante) following his reinvention as a ball-winning midfielder at the [World Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-cup-2022).

Paul Pogba has compared Antoine Griezmann to Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante after the France star's display against Morocco.

[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). ‘He is really enjoying what he’s doing and he’s working as hard as anyone on the pitch. [Qatar](https://metro.co.uk/tag/qatar/?ico=auto_link_sport_P4_LNK1). [France edge past Morocco to set up World Cup final showdown with Argentina](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/14/world-cup-france-edge-out-morocco-to-set-up-showdown-with-argentina-17938903/?ico=more_text_links) [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/) [Paul Pogba](https://metro.co.uk/tag/paul-pogba/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) has compared Antoine Griezmann to [Chelsea](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chelsea/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK2) midfielder N’Golo Kante after the France star gave another stellar display in Wednesday’s [World Cup](https://metro.co.uk/tag/world-cup/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK3) semi-final victory over Morocco.

Despite the absence of Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kante, France have managed to reach the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where they will play Argentina.

We know they are going to have a lot of support from the crowd. If France direct too much of their focus on Messi, they could be punished by some of Argentina's other quality players. It's an onerous task for any team to face the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, especially in the form he has been at this World Cup. Les Bleus can create history and become the first side since 1962 to win two back-to-back World Cups. We will be well prepared." Les Bleus made it into their second World Cup summit clash in a row after defeating Morocco 2-0 in the semi-finals on Wednesday (December 14).

Paul Pogba has compared Antoine Griezmann displays in midfield for France to Ngolo Kante after France's 2-0 win over Morocco.

Midfield was a possible concern for France heading into the tournament, but Griezmann's displays have made fans forget about France's injuries in the position. In 2019, the partnership in midfield of Paul Pogba and N'golo Kante was crucial to France's winning side. From incredible vision to his determination to help in defensive duties, he has been crucial for France.

Paul Pogba mocked his Juventus teammate Weston McKennie's special World Cup hairstyle by insisting 'my guy is supporting France' in the Final against ...

Because of that setback in July, he has not yet made a single competitive appearance for Juventus this season. Although this represents the colours of the USA flag, they are also the same shades as those of France, which Pogba immediately zeroed in on. Les Bleus will face Argentina in the World Cup Final on Sunday and Pogba would’ve been part of that squad had it not been for a knee injury.

McKennie was caught in an Instagram post alongside Serbian World Cup returnee Filip Kostić in a training session.

Pogba also appears to be back in training after a thigh injury forced him to miss the World Cup Paul Pogba and Weston McKennie are back in Turin training with Juventus after the World Cup - Pogba missed the World Cup with a thigh injury that he picked up in October