Since this summer, Bradley Barcola has logically been making waves on the banks of the Mersey. Transferred to Liverpool in exchange for €140 million, the 24-year-old French winger is off to a sluggish start with the Reds. In five appearances, the former Paris Saint-Germain resident has still not scored a single goal or provided an assist. Asked by Betway on Barcola’s ability to become one of the best wingers in the world, the ex-Gunner asked for patience for his compatriot.
“It depends, because we often forget that tactics, the team and the way of playing are important. We see that everyone who integrates into Luis Enrique’s system shines: Kvaratskhelia, Dembélé, Doué, Barcola. It’s not always easy when you’re used to a certain system and a certain way of playing, where everyone knows what’s happening at all times. He has just arrived at Liverpool, he doesn’t speak English, and the style of play is different, with a different intensity in the league. I had to adapt to it in the same way, then there was this little click and I felt more comfortable. We start to speak English, we can joke around in the locker room, we’re a little less shy and people start to know who we are. It’s not an easy environment to start in, and even though he didn’t ask for his price, it’s written on his back. We all know that one on one, he is formidable, and that he is fast. The only thing he needs to work on is his finishing, but that’s normal. If you compare my finish at 19 or 20 to when I finished at the end of my career, it was very different. I have acquired a lot more confidence in my game. With two consecutive victories in the Champions League, his selections for the French team, his price and the quality he has, people are not going to wait for him to become an accomplished player; he will therefore have to prove himself. There will be expectations, and even if he sometimes lacks a little finesse in finishing, he creates a lot of chances. » It’s said.
