The performances and career paths of young talents Bradley Barcola and Rayan Cherki are at the heart of the debates, while Désiré Doué emerges as a new nugget according to Daniel Riolo.
Barcola and Cherki: opposing mentalities according to Riolo
In After Foot on RMC, Daniel Riolo analyzed the careers of the two former Lyon players. If Rayan Cherki, now at OL, knew how to use criticism to progress, Barcola seems to have difficulty managing the pressure since his arrival at PSG: “He took the nickname Bambi very badly and it affected him. Cherki used the criticism to improve himself. » The two players illustrate, according to Riolo, opposing mentalities when faced with the demands of high-level football.
Désiré Doué, a superior talent?
On the pitch, Barcola’s poor form contrasts with the rise of Désiré Doué at PSG, author of remarkable performances in recent matches. For Riolo, Doué is more promising than Barcola:
“Intrinsically, Désiré Doué is more talented. It will be complicated for Barcola, especially after a transfer worth 50 million euros. » Despite ten goals in Ligue 1, Barcola remains silent in the Champions League and struggles to meet the expectations placed on him.
High level lessons
The development of these young players illustrates the challenges of elite football: pressure, media expectations and handling criticism. As Riolo points out: “It’s hard to get to the top level. It is not enough to receive big salaries, you have to align your performances. »
