Barcola endures tough first Liverpool start in Champions League, injured after glaring miss | OneFootball

Bradley Barcola’s first Liverpool start in the Champions League against Atlético Madrid proved troublesome, marked by a glaring miss before he went off injured.

According to Le Progres, the 24-year-old winger, signed from PSG for 145 million euros including bonuses, halted a run and went to ground for treatment. He then walked off unaided and without obvious discomfort to applause in the second half.

In open play he struggled to influence proceedings, registering 23 touches and squandering a one-on-one with the Atlético goalkeeper. He was replaced by Spaniard Victor Munoz with Liverpool leading 2-1.

The former Lyon forward had made his Reds debut on Friday, coming on late in the 2-0 win over Ipswich.

His setback arrives just days before Zinédine Zidane announces his first France squad on 18 September. Les Bleus begin their Nations League campaign in Türkiye on 25 September, then travel to Belgium on 28.

Source: Le Progres

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