Lack of goals at PSG? Barcola’s strong response

Before the match against Salzburg, Bradley Barcola responded to criticism of PSG’s poor form and spoke about his state of mind and that of his team.

Bradley Barcola, PSG winger, spoke at a press conference this Monday, on the eve of the crucial Champions League match against Salzburg. He discussed several topics, remaining relatively calm and optimistic.

Barcola wants to “regain confidence”

When asked about his own poor form, the Parisian striker said: “I don’t know how to explain it, but you have to regenerate confidence, do what I did at the start of the season and it will come back by itself.” After a promising start to the season, Barcola is going through a difficult period (no decisive move in the last four matches), but it remains determined to find its best level and its former form.

PSG attackers facing the goal crisis

The lack of goals is a subject that has animated discussions around PSG recently, and Barcola has not escaped the questions. He explained that all the attackers, including himself, are going through a period of doubt, emphasizing:

“We have to regain this confidence and not ask ourselves questions in front of goal. » He also emphasizes the importance of the collective : “We all have to play together and if another score comes on Tuesday, I will be happy. I know I have responsibilities”. Barcola is aware that the responsibility for scoring falls largely on the attackers, and added: “We talk about it a lot among ourselves, we know that we have this responsibility to score. We know that when we don’t win with so many chances, it’s our responsibility. »

A decisive match against Salzburg

PSG must absolutely win against Salzburg to maintain their chances of qualifying for the Champions League. Barcola admits, the situation is delicate: “We know it gets complicated. We have to win this match and our last three matches. We’re going to do everything we can, we’re not putting any extra pressure on ourselves, but it’s now or never. » For him, the issue is clear

: “There is no worry, we have to put the right pressure on ourselves and do things together like at the start of the season. »

Confidence in Luis Enrique and his style of play

When he talks about his coach, Luis Enrique, Barcola emphasizes the mutual trust between the players and the coachr. “He’s the coach and he gives us instructions. He’s not boring, he’s behind us and encourages us a lot.” explains the Parisian winger. According to him, the Spanish coach grants them great freedom on the pitch, contrary to what the bad tongues have led us to believe: “We have instructions, but what it tells us the most is to have this freedom to move everywhere and take up spaces. »

Finally, Barcola thus displays total confidence in the team and the coach’s project. “I really have confidence in this team and in the coach. We know we have a good team. We know what we have to do and we work on these big matches. We know what awaits us and it will do it. »