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Ernesto Valverde Says Antoine Griezmann Will Play 'If He Meets His Requirements'

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has said Antoine Griezmann will play in his team "if he meets his requirements" after the forward was dropped for Tuesday's 5-1 win over Real Valladolid.

Griezmann, 28, came on as a substitute for the first time since joining Barcelona and replaced 17-year-old Ansu Fati, who started in his place on the left wing.

Valverde spoke to reporters Friday and said: "He is a player who has been playing regularly. The other day I made some changes. I don't like to talk about indisputable starters. He will play if he meets his requirements.