Tag: Bradley Barcola

New Liverpool attacking signing Bradley Barcola didn't affect the game much offensively and has been pretty quiet since his 120+ million pound move to Anfield this summer, but he did defend at a high level against Manchester City. The former PSG star won five duels in the first half alone at Anfield and three tackles to lead all players in the opening 45 minutes, and while he didn't have any more tackles in the second half, that is still an impressive defensive output. Barcola works hard for his teams, and that's why he is a back to back Champions League winner with PSG. Liverpool will care more about what he does offensively and will want to see that, but in his system, Andoni Iraola will be very pleased at Barcola's defensive work rate. Because if you are not scoring, assisting,...

Liverpool forward Bradley Barcola has come with a 123 million pound price tag and massive expectations after winning two straight Champions Leagues with PSG, and while he hasn't scored or assisted yet, Kopites are high on his ability to be the true heir to Luis Diaz in the attack. Barcola has the right mentality, too, and he explained to Liverpool fans that he has told Andoni Iraola that his goal is to not only attack but also to help the team in defense. The Frenchman told Sky Sports in an interview, “When I spoke to him before signing, it was about playing out wide, doing what I do best and playing with lots of pace. That’s why he thought I was a good fit for this team. He knows I attack a lot but also defend a lot. He told me that’s exactly what he needed from me. I’m very happy a...