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French Star’s crisis of confidence affecting Atletico – Simeone

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PHOTO: Atletico Madrid Coach Diego Simeone at a touchline.

Atletico Madrid Coach Diego Simeone admitted star forward Antoine Griezmann's lean spell in front of goal has had a profound effect on the Spanish giants' stuttering start to the season.

Twice finalists in the past four seasons, Atletico need to beat Roma on Wednesday and Chelsea away in two weeks' time to stand any chance of progressing to the Champions League last 16.

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