He had the badge of the top scorer in Ligue 1 on his jersey for weeks. Which has now been placed on the tunic of Jonathan David, the LOSC striker, without it moving many people. Rightly so, since Bradley Barcola lost not only his effectiveness in front of goal, but also his spontaneity in the game. The one that led him to a starting position at PSG, who ultimately did not recruit for his position, apart from the hopeful Désiré Doué who is asserting himself.
Barcola has not scored with PSG since November 9 and a double against Angers. But it’s the content that worries you, with a player who sometimes seems disconnected from the rest of the team. This was again the case in Monaco on Wednesday evening, where he was a tone below the rest of the team. With little difference with the ball at his feet, and clearly confidence at half mast. In addition, he sees the competition sharpening its weapons, like Désiré Doué who has finally taken the measure of his new club.
The truce comes at the right time
A few days ago, at a press conference, Luis Enrique spoke about Barcola’s loss of influence in the Parisian game. “A player can be key without scoring or making an assist. What is important is that all 11 players attack or defend together. That’s the goal. After who wins the best player award, it is not important to us. What I said to Bradley and the other players at the start of the season: in the team, who scores, that doesn’t interest us at all. » Barcola does not seem to have the answer to his poor form, which is starting to last.
There is one match left before the break, against RC Lens in the Coupe de France on Sunday evening. And that’s perhaps the best news for the 22-year-old French international. Cut a little to find freshness and pep on the ground. But also count on the support of his trainer, who does not give up on him. We will have to carefully observe the future choices of Luis Enrique, while Désiré Doué finally seduces and Gonçalo Ramos has scored a series of goals since his return.
