If PSG struggled to get rid of Espaly (N3) in the Coupe de France, Bradley Barcola took the opportunity to regain some confidence. With an assist (for Désiré Doué) and a goal, the 22-year-old winger ended an impressive drought of 10 consecutive games in all competitions without being decisive. His state of form was starting to worry, he who still has 11 goals and 3 goals in 26 matches since the start of the season. He partly revealed the reasons for this poor performance on Wednesday evening in front of the press, affirming that he was not feeling at his best during this period in his private life.
“There are moments like that. In life, we can not be well, there is more to life than football. I’m going through moments that are a little more difficult than others, I’m trying to get back into it and think 100% about football and give my all to get back to that level. » His frankness was surprising. It is not usual to see an athlete express his mental freshness after a match, especially since the subject can sometimes be taboo. This is a credit to the French international, who is supported by his club and his coach, Luis Enrique, in these more complicated times.
Luis Enrique in support of Barcola
“Bradley behaves as usualretorts the Spanish technician at a press conference, on the eve of the trip to Lens (5 p.m., this Saturday). I agree, football is not the most important thing in life. It is the most important thing among the least important things in life. Sometimes we can be at a lower level. Bradley, I find him as usual. He found his way to goal, he delivered assists. I am very happy with his progress since last year. Players can have ups and downs. Nothing is linear.»Luis Enrique also has ideas for the Frenchman.
The arrival in the coming hours of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will strengthen competition in offensive positions, particularly in the left lane, owned by the former Lyonnais for around a year. Luis Enrique intends to use his versatility, even though he has almost always played in this same position since the start of the season. “Bradley is a player who can play in three possible positions: on the left, on the right, and also as number 9. He has versatility in attack, I like that. The goal is to continue to use players according to the team’s interests.» A new string to PSG’s offensive bow.
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