Bradley Barcola failed to distinguish himself during Paris Saint-Germain’s victory against AS Saint-Étienne (2-1) this Sunday, at the end of the 17th day of Ligue 1. Author of a face- missed face-to-face with Gautier Larsonneur, the Saint-Etienne goalkeeper, the young French striker also saw a goal canceled for a flagged foul on Benjamin Bouchaouari in the first half.
The former Lyonnais thus continues a new match without decisive impact. The results are clear, the neo-Tricolore have not scored in ten matches, in all competitions. His last stroke of brilliance dates back to November 9, when he scored a double in the success against Angers (4-2) in the championship.
“It’s not a technical problem”
In a post-match press conference, Parisian coach Luis Enrique defended his player, citing a problem of confidence. “This is not a technical problem. It’s mostly confidence. How to find it? This is what I want to pass on to my players. He is an exceptional, sensational player, he is the same, for me, as he has been since the start of the season”judged the Asturian.
“He doesn’t score so he’s become bad? No. He remains an exceptional player. He is at a moment where he perhaps has less confidence. He no longer scores? And then. What matters is what he brings to the team. When he doesn’t score, he makes assists, he defends. It’s true that it’s not his best moment. But he will come back because he is a great player”continued the 54-year-old tactician.
