Antoine Griezmann provides fitness update following Atlético’s win over Dortmund | OneFootball

Atlético Madrid star Antoine Griezmann has tonight provided an insight into his current fitness levels.

As much, of course, comes fresh off another wonderful display on the part of Atlético’s talismanic frontman.

Diego Simeone’s troops marked their return to action on the continent a short time ago.

In the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final between the clubs, the Rojiblancos welcomed German giants Borussia Dortmund to the Wanda Metropolitano, for a highly-anticipated clash.

And, when all was said and done, it was the former who emerged on the right side of a 2-1 result.

That man Griezmann, meanwhile, proved himself decisive once more, in laying on the assist for what ultimately proved to be the game’s crucial goal, netted by Samuel Lino.

Speaking to the media on the back of the action coming to a close in Madrid, Griezmann, in turn, made use of the opportunity to lavish praise on Atlético’s supporters, ahead of next week’s return leg:

“The fans? They travel, they prefer to travel for the team rather than buy things they need for their home. It’s a joy and a pride to be at this club.”

From here, the Frenchman then provided an update on his current wellbeing, after he was of course forced into a recent spell on the sidelines with an ankle injury:

“My ankle? It’s fine. Now it’s time for treatment, to rest well. We have the best physiotherapists in Europe to recover well and be at our best for Saturday, when there is a very important match.”

Conor Laird | GSFN