Barcola: “He freezes up at times,” says former France international | OneFootball

Bradley Barcola (23 years old), winger for Paris Saint-Germain, is going through a period of inconsistency that raises questions despite his work rate. In Le Parisien, Alain Giresse points to a lack of mental breakthrough in the French international, believing that his qualities remain underutilized in the decisive area.

Giresse: "What we hope for is that he manages to have that breakthrough"

Giresse: "He needs to be more relaxed, have more fluidity in his movements"

The questions surrounding Bradley Barcola’s room for improvement are now legitimate, almost inevitable. Because the Paris Saint-Germain winger is already making a big difference. His ability to beat opponents, break lines with the ball at his feet, and attack space at high intensity naturally puts him in the category of players who get the crowd on their feet. And that’s precisely where expectations are born. When a player creates so much imbalance, you expect it to turn into goals, assists, decisive actions that really impact the score.

This is the Barcola paradox: he influences the game without always deciding it. His shortcomings in finishing and in making the final decision are nothing new, and that’s probably what raises the most questions. They are no longer occasional, but persistent. At this level, the question is no longer just about potential, but about the ability to evolve his game.

Can he turn that explosiveness into consistent efficiency? Can he move from being a game-changer to a true offensive killer? As long as he continues to create so much without finishing more, doubts will remain. Not about his obvious talent, but about the real extent of his room for improvement at the very highest level.

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