Unloaded in Paris from Lyon in the summer of 2023, Bradley Barcola has completely changed dimension. Highly appreciated profile of Luis Enrique, the 23-year-old winger finished last season with 21 goals and as many assists (all competitions combined). Having become a French international, the native of Villeurbanne still has room for improvement, particularly in finishing.
Daniel Riolo regularly highlights this lack of efficiency in front of Bradley Barcola's goal on RMC. It must be said that the editorialist has never been kind to the former Lyonnais, whom he described as “Bambi” when he started with the capital club. So when he launched the debate on the After set this Thursday: “ who is stronger between Bradley Barcola and Mason Greenwood? », his response was clear.
“ Greenwood is still a level above Barcola. Who is the friendliest with the ball? Greenwood, largely “, he said, before adding another layer.
“In his relationship with the ball”, Greenwood “is above” Barcola
“ I have a definition of a football player in relation to the ball, what he does with the ball. Greenwood, he may lack a lot of things, but in his relationship with the ball, he is above », insisted Riolo. A clear opinion which did not fail to invigorate debate.
Opposite, the duo of creators of the podcast Paroles VĂ©ritables, guests of the show, did not really agree with the sports journalist: “ Barcola, we know that its big problem is finishing. But on the quality of the pure player, I still put Barcola ahead. He has to work face-to-face. As soon as it clicks…” The debate could be relaunched during the season if PSG and OM, the respective clubs of Barcola and Greenwood, were to engage in a real battle for the title.
