Hugo Lloris Hoping For Nations League Joy For Antoine Griezmann On His 100th France Cap

Hugo Lloris hopes France can give Antoine Griezmann a fitting way to celebrate his 100th international appearance by winning the Nations League.

Hugo Lloris said on Saturday that he hopes France can give Antoine Griezmann a fitting way to celebrate his 100th international appearance by winning the Nations League. Les Bleus head into Sunday's final at the San Siro with Spain after a thrilling semi-final win over the world's top-ranked team Belgium, and Lloris was full of praise for Griezmann, one of an all-star attacking trident which also includes Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema. "It's impressive, it shows how important he is for our team, and how much trust the coach and his teammates put on him," said captain Lloris.

"I really hope we're all happy after the final to celebrate his 100th game."

France are in good spirits thanks to their last-gasp 3-2 win on Thursday at Juventus' Allianz Stadium, but have had to deal with Lucas Digne's muscle injury and Adrien Rabiot testing positive for Covid-19.

Juve midfielder Rabiot was left in Turin after his result came through on Saturday morning, and Lloris said that players did feel some anxiety about the virus despite the worst of the pandemic appearing to be over.

"We are sad for Adrien, it's always disappointing to see a teammate leaving, especially for a final," said Lloris.