Although he is now indisputable on the left side, Bradley Barcola nevertheless experienced some difficulties before establishing himself at PSG. The French international was particularly heavily criticized after the rout against Newcastle in the Champions League last season. The 22-year-old winger then responded clearly to his detractors, including Daniel Riolo.
Now very important in PSG after the departure of Kylian Mbappé, Bradley Barcola nevertheless experienced some difficulties before establishing itself in the capital. The French international had notably crystallized criticism after the rout against Newcastle in the Champions League last season (4-1 defeat last October). Daniel Riolo had particularly strongly attacked him, even nicknamed him “ Bambi “. Since then, Bradley Barcola has erased some of his flaws. And he did not fail to respond again to his detractors, including the columnist of theAfter Foot on RMC is part.
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“It was certain that there was going to be criticism”
« The criticism after the match against Newcastle last season? At the end of the match, I was really disappointed. My parents were there, I sat with them. We talked for a while and said we had to do better. It’s not possible to do this kind of performance at PSG. I didn’t know what was being said about me, but there was sure to be criticism. Right away, we said to ourselves: “Even if you hear things, don’t listen. You know that you played badly but realize what went wrong, and from the next match, show them that you are not small. » » launched Bradley Barcola in an interview given to Parisian.
PSG awaits its awakening in the Champions League
The 22-year-old winger, however, knows he is expected in the Champions League. If it shines in Ligue 1 (8 goals in 10 matches), he has still not found the net in the prestigious European competition this season. THE PSG obviously hopes that Bradley Barcola will quickly resolve the situation. Luis Enrique trust him in any case. It now remains to be seen whether he will score his first goal in the Champions League this season againstAtlético de Madrid this Wednesday.
