Amid reports that FC Barcelona are already considering cutting ties with €120 million signing Antoine Griezmann, a club legend has urged the Catalan giants to be patient with the France superstar.
"Many fans were expecting much more from Antoine Griezmann in his first season at Barcelona, especially without Coutinho as well as Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele due to injury. But I don't believe it's time to start thinking of selling the player," Rivaldo said in his weekly column for Betfair.
"A world champion, who is well-adapted to Spanish football after his time at Atletico Madrid, would be expected to make a bigger impact at Camp Nou.
"But Griezmann is still capable of making the difference, especially in Lionel Messi's absence, so we must wait and see if he can get adapt to Barca's system. He has the quality to succeed at the club.
"His first season is reminding me of Coutinho's. Both were playing great football when they arrived at the club but didn't manage to replicate it at Barcelona.
"I think he needs to dedicate himself a little bit more to truly produce his best football and become a decisive member of Quique Setien's team."
