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‘Griezmann struggles not down to ego or Messi’ – Barcelona ‘flower’ will bloom again, says Montanier

Antoine Griezmann’s struggles at Barcelona are not a result of ego or conflict with Lionel Messi, claims Philippe Montanier, with the Frenchman told he merely needs to start enjoying his football again.

It has been claimed that the 29-year-old forward endures a strained relationship with his superstar captain at Camp Nou.

Montanier admits that Messi’s mood can influence proceedings in Catalunya, with the Argentine’s push for the exits over the summer likely to have impacted collective harmony.

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