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Griezmann returns to Madrid with a badly bruised foot

The FFF confirmed on Sunday that Antoine Griezmann has suffered bruising to instep of his left foot and returns to Madrid with just a week to go before the derby.

Griezmann returns to Madrid with a badly bruised foot
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The French Football Federation (FFF) confirmed on Sunday that Antoine Griezmann has suffered bruising to the instep of his left foot and is set to return to Madrid - with just a week to go before Saturday's derby against Real Madrid.

Griezmann took a knock to his foot during Friday's 2-1 win over Sweden and was replaced by Kanté in the final minutes of the match. The striker will be assessed by club doctors on his return after having been ruled out of Tuesday's friendly against the Ivory Coast.

Antoine Griezmann fends off Sweden's Jimmy Durmaz in Friday's qualifier.
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Antoine Griezmann fends off Sweden's Jimmy Durmaz in Friday's qualifier.IAN LANGSDONEFE

Second opinion

The FFF released a medical note on Griezmann's injury but the player will be examined by Atlético de Madrid's doctors. If the injury is just a bruise then the player is likely to play the derby although not without some discomfort if his foot remains swollen. The Frenchman has provided eight goals and five assists for Atleti in the league so far this season.