PSG: Luis Enrique Direide on Barcola

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By: Manu Tournoux

Paris Saint-Germain was able to count on Bradley Barcola of the big evenings this Saturday in the French Cup final against Reims (3-0). Author of a double and a decisive pass for Achraf Hakimi, the young French striker was involved in each of the Parisian goals.

After the meeting, his coach Luis Enrique was complimentary to the former Lyonnais in front of the press. For the Spaniard, the Barcola season is like his match yesterday.
“For me, marking or giving a decisive pass is the same. It is the same importance, that's a team. A player who gives a decisive pass is a player who brings a lot to his team. In this sense, Bradley has made a wonderful, sensational season, ” he said.

A sensational player

Very satisfied on the offensive level, the Parisian coach wanted to underline the involvement of the left winger, not stingy with defensive efforts. “You should know that I also look at how the attackers run into defense, if they help the side, the pressure put on the opposing goalkeeper, because the rest, their offensive talent, I already know him. The team needs defensive work from all players, that's what we are getting from this team. All the attackers present on the ground know that they should help the defenders recover balloons. Barcola was sensational by scoring two goals and delivering a assist, but he also helped defensively in an incredible way ”concluded Lucho.

The assessment of the native of Villeurbanne speaks for him. Indeed, despite real competition within the Parisian attack, Barcola has a report of 21 goals and 18 assists in 57 games.