PSG v Liverpool, the latest on Barcola’s recovery

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·5 aprile 2026

PSG v Liverpool, the latest on Barcola’s recovery

Bradley Barcola, the 23-year-old Paris Saint-Germain forward, suffered an ankle sprain before the international break during the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16 against Chelsea. His return is gradually taking shape, and Djamel gave an update this Sunday on the progress of the Parisian number 29.

“Bradley Barcola is continuing his recovery phase. The Parisian winger has resumed gym work and is now also doing some individual running. There is still no return to full team training: he is already ruled out for the first leg against Liverpool. The medical staff are monitoring his progress closely and no risks will be taken.”

Last Monday, PSG published a video showing Barcola working in the gym, and he has since reached a new stage by running on the pitch. That is important and encouraging, but not enough for him to play anytime soon. He will need to get back on the ball, then rejoin the group. That could happen fairly soon, but not in time for the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool this Wednesday. And the return leg on April 14 also looks difficult.