Press review: Barcola ready for Liverpool/PSG, Van Dijk in doubt | OneFootball

This Saturday, April 11, the French press (on the sporting side) focused, regarding Paris Saint-Germain, on the return of Bradley Barcola (23-year-old forward) against Liverpool this Tuesday in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals (after winning the first leg). There are also doubts surrounding the performances of Virgil Van Dijk, the 34-year-old defender and captain of the Reds.

Le Parisien –

Nothing on PSG.

L’Equipe –

It is not confirmed yet, but Barcola does indeed seem well on track to make his return against Liverpool. He was already back in full training on Monday, which gives him time to prepare. The suspense now seems to be mainly about whether he will start. We will have to wait for certainty. It is not even completely certain that the forward will be ready, especially as caution remains a priority.

In any case, PSG will still have a strong side to put out against Liverpool, who will have to dig deep to turn the situation around. Their key players need to shine again, including a Van Dijk who has looked less commanding for months. The attacking players as well, after a match in which they posed almost no danger to the Parisians. Caution is needed, though, because everyone knows an away trip to Anfield is different. Paris saw that clearly last season, and the hope is that the players will be ready.

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