Griezmann told me he will play in Madrid derby: Juanfran

Atletico Madrid has received a boost ahead of Saturday's derby against Real Madrid, with Juanfran claiming star forward Antoine Griezmann will be fit to play.

Published : Nov 17, 2016 16:04 IST

Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann
Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann
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Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann

Atletico Madrid has received a boost ahead of Saturday's derby against Real Madrid, with Juanfran claiming star forward Antoine Griezmann will be fit to play.

Griezmann's LaLiga derby participation has been in doubt after suffering heavy bruising to his foot during France's World Cup qualifying win over Sweden last week.

But Atletico defender Juanfran revealed Griezmann — who has eight goals and five assists in 14 games in all competitions this season — is set to face Zinedine Zidane's visitors.

"I have asked Griezmann this morning if he will play the derby and told me that yes, he will play," Juanfran told Partidazo COPE.

This weekend's derby will be the final league match between the two Spanish capital giants at the Vincente Calderon, as Atletico prepare to move to its new stadium next season.

And fourth-placed Atletico is only eyeing victory in its attempt to close the gap on league-leading Madrid, who is two points clear atop the standings.

Juanfran added: "It will be the last derby at the Calderon and will be special for us.

"We feel that we will win. We are only thinking about winning."

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