Bradley Barcola faces mounting pressure after early Liverpool struggles
Signed from PSG for €140m, the winger has 0 goals and 0 assists in 6 games as Liverpool go to Linz.
Bradley Barcola (Liverpool) was signed from PSG this summer for €140m and is still without goals or assists in his first six matches. The pressure is growing in English media after Liverpool’s 0-3 loss to Manchester City on Sunday, as the Reds sit ninth in the Premier League.
The debate is getting louder
RMC Sport reports that Daniel Riolo highlighted the expectations that come with a transfer price at that level: “Avoir un tampon à 145 millions oblige très souvent l’entraîneur à te faire jouer…”. He also said he “revue Bambi” on Sunday, describing dribbles that didn’t move the game.
Champions League spotlight
With Liverpool heading to Linz this Wednesday at 18:45 for the Champions League, Walid Acherchour argues Barcola needs a major adjustment to the Premier League’s intensity and to a different playing model. The Telegraph has echoed the concern—“Ni but ni passe décisive”—and Iraola has defended both Barcola and Florian Wirtz, saying they are trusted and that opportunities have not always been converted.
Lask Linz
LiverpoolWednesday 14 October · 12:45Kick-off, where to watch and line-ups →SourceRMC SportRead the original articleMake your predictions for LaLiga, the Champions League and more, and compete with your friends on TuFutbolero.
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