While Luis Enrique and his players conceded a 2-2 draw against FC Nantes four days after their defeat against Bayern Munich in the Champions League, there is tension in the air in the Parisian locker room. At the end of the match on Tuesday, the Spanish coach criticized Ousmane Dembélé after his expulsion, saying it was a “serious error”. But today, Foot Mercato reveals that another executive would be at odds with the Iberian tactician. It would be Bradley Barcola. Disappointing in recent weeks, the young French striker is increasingly frustrated because of his coach's demands. A frustration which can be seen on the pitch with a drop in performance for the former Lyonnais but who still remains the top scorer in Ligue 1 with 10 goals in 13 matches.
Is the extension on stand-by?
Like his positioning with two attackers on Tuesday against Bayern, a sacrifice position, the Spaniard's tactics restrict the Parisian number 29 from his main qualities of percussion and speed. His coach, however, wants to protect him. “We are moving forward little by little. There will be ups and downs and when he doesn't score, others will score, that's how it works. No player should carry an additional burden. » A statement which does not necessarily seem to change the 22-year-old's mind about his future. Still according to Foot Mercato, discussions between the club and Barcola for an extension are on standby. He is still under contract until 2028 but if the situation does not resolve itself, the world is moving very quickly, PSG could lose one of its best elements in attack.
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To summarize
Luis Enrique arrived at PSG in 2023 but this 2024/2025 season risks leaving its mark. His relationship with his players is deteriorating. After Ousmane Dembélé, it's Bradley Barcola's turn to be on bad terms with the Spanish coach.
