Barcola backed to hit best form by Liverpool boss Iraola

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Andoni Iraola has no doubt Bradley Barcola will soon come good despite a slow start to life at Liverpool.

Barcola joined the Reds in a deal that could eventually be worth £123m from Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the transfer window.

The France international played a key role in PSG’s back-to-back Champions League triumphs.

Barcola made 152 appearances for PSG following his move from Lyon in August 2023, scoring 39 goals and providing 35 assists.

However, he is yet to score or assist for Liverpool across his five appearances. Indeed, Barcola has only created two chances, while he has completed just one dribble, having attempted nine.

Barcola also came under criticism for his displays for France in the recent international window, but Iraola is unconcerned.

Bradley on his start to life in Liverpool so far, and facing Manchester City tomorrow 💬 https://t.co/ZhR4o1dTV5

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 10, 2026

“I don’t think he’s in a bad moment – the problem with wingers or strikers is if they don’t score a goal, ‘they haven’t played well’,” Iraola said of Barcola.

“We have to see the games, we have to watch. I said it the first game against Atletico Madrid, he missed two or three quite clear chances. I don’t care. Honestly.

“With the national team, I have seen he has had a couple of good situations to score; he hasn’t scored, but I want him to be there.”

Iraola also feels Barcola can play well in numerous positions across Liverpool’s attacking line.

“He is a top player for us. I think he can play in any position up front,” Iraola said.

“He probably has played more as a left winger but has played a little bit as a striker, has played even more as a right winger. I think he can cover the three positions up front.

“He’s a super valuable player for us.”

Barcola will be aiming to break his Liverpool duck when the Reds host Manchester City on Sunday.

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