The last international break had already done great damage for many European teams. That of this month of March 2024 is unfortunately no exception to the rule. Among the victims? Paris Saint-Germain. This Friday, Luis Enrique and his staff learned of the injury to Bradley Barcola (21 years old), injured in the hamstring of the left thigh (grade 2 injury) and replaced before half an hour of play during the victory (3-2) of the French U23 team against Ivory Coast. Quickly questioned about the case of the former Lyonnais, Thierry Henry was not reassuring.
“Disappointed for him and PSG. Players arrived with small problems but he had nothing. Unfortunately, he gets injured. We will see what happened and analyze the match. I don't know how long. I'm not a doctor. But excuse me, it's boring. We never put guys in danger”, had indicated the coach of the Espoirs. A pessimism finally confirmed after the first exams passed by number 29 of the Rouge et Bleu in Châteauroux this Saturday. According to the latest information from RMC Sport, the 1m82 left winger will also be absent for the shocks against OM (March 31) and Rennes (April 3). But that's not all…
Barcola forfeit against Barça?
According to our colleagues, his presence for the quarter-final first leg of the Champions League against Barça (April 10) is largely compromised. The media specifies, in this respect, that skepticism currently reigns in the Parisian ranks. If a race against the clock is therefore already launched, the reigning French champions could have to do without the services of their nugget for this very important confrontation against Xavi's men. Author of 3 goals and 6 assists in 33 matches in all competitions since the start of the season, Barcola has, in fact, gradually established himself as one of PSG's best offensive assets.
Renowned for his ability to mobilize his entire professional group from one meeting to another, Luis Enrique will, of course, have several alternatives with Kang-In Lee, Marco Asensio, Randal Kolo Muani, even Nuno Mendes, a notch higher , but the possible withdrawal of the French hopeful international would prove to be a big blow for the capital club. Very criticized at the start, especially after the draw against Newcastle, Barcola has since gained strength. Impactful, technically accurate and valuable for the collective, he has certainly experienced more complicated recent weeks but remains, despite everything, an essential element in the Parisian collective. For PSG – who could also have to do without their captain, Marquinhos – they will now have to rely on the player's ability to recover as quickly as possible. The countdown has begun…
