In terms of individual statistics, Bradely Barcola performs a fully satisfactory 2024-2025 exercise, with 18 goals scored and 16 assists delivered, all competitions combined. However, the season of the number 29 Parisian is far from being a long quiet river.
Following the first two months when he walked on the water, the former player of Olympique Lyonnais experienced a drop in diet. After a period of scarcity at the end of 2024, the international tricolor (13 selections) saw the Georgian Khvicha Kvaratskhelia landed in the winter transfer window. According to The teamthe player of 22 would have said he was very surprised by the recruitment of the native of Tbilisi last January.
Bradley Barcola would hardly have appreciated to see his status as a holder weaken. “There are noises that run but I leave it outside, explained Luis Enrique on this subject on Friday, at a press conference. When a player goes out, the one who returns must be 100%. We are at a time of the season when the end approaches and that is good news because that means we are in the running in a whole series of competitions. »»
Barcola holder in the park against Arsenal?
The Spanish technician is also complimentary to his winger. “Barcola is involved on 35 goal actions,
underlines the former coach of La Roja. He is the best passer in the championship (tied with Ryan Cherki, editor's note)one of the best dribblers in Europe. He is a very high level player. It is extremely important and will still be. A PSG player must get used to holder, get out of the bench, or even not be summoned. »»
In addition to the arrival of Khvicha KVaratskhelia, Bradley Barcola had to compose with the rise of Désiré Doué. The injury of Ousmane Dembélé during the semi-final go to the Champions League against Arsenal could allow him to be established on Wednesday evening at the Parc des Princes.
