LIGUE 1. PSG – Brest: Barcola in the spotlight

Before his PSG match against Brest, young Bradley Barcola attracts praise from the media who dedicate him already end up as the star of the Parisian club. And that doesn't please Luis Enrique.

A PSG-Brest to confirm Bradley Barcola's status ? After a few flashes of brilliance and promising performances during his first season at PSG (4 goals and 6 assists in 26 Ligue 1 matches), the striker is starting the second season with a bang with an idyllic start in the Parisian attack. Second top scorer in the championship with 4 goals in 3 matches, the former Lyon player has shown that he has the ability to take on the role of the providential goal scorer after the departure of Kylian Mbappé. His weight in the Parisian game, his ability to create the difference and to be effective in the penalty area, make him the main offensive weapon of Luis Enrique's team. The Spanish coach is aware of this and does everything to push back the praise towards his protégé. Because for him, the progress is notable, but any pressure from the media or excessive expectations can hinder Barcola's progress.

Luis Enrique has not forgotten the critics

Faced this week with two new injuries (Vitinha, Zaïre-Emery), Luis Enrique finds himself with a full infirmary and his intervention at the press conference   the day before the match against Brest has made an impression. Questioned about the significant progress of the former OL training center resident, the Spanish coach constantly tried to put the facts into perspective by reminding the media of the strong criticism of last fall“He would be protected if there were no journalists. “That would be the best thing in the world. Because right now, everyone is talking about Bradley Barcola. But you remember the game against Newcastle. Here at home, do you remember? That he couldn't play. That he was “inexperienced”. That he was a player who wasn't ready for the Champions League”

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Before this PSG-Brest, the former FC Barcelona coach highlighted Barcola's human qualities and his great humility to show his player's ability to overlook criticism on one side but also the praise that slides off the latter's shoulders, which allows him to always remain focused on the essential “performance”. Luis Enrique argues in this sense “ The good news is that Barcola is a balanced, reasonable, humble person with very good family values. And it shows. He handled those tricky moments against Newcastle in the best possible way. That is to say calmly. He wasn't bad when he missed two or three chances and he's not the best player in the world today”

The press wants black or white

Despite the many injuries, PSG's attacking sector remains relatively well-stocked alongside Barcola (Doué, Kolo Muani, Asensio), but the Lyon player who turned 22 during the international break is undoubtedly of superior pedigree, capable of changing the course of a match, something Luis Enrique admitted in half-words “Today, he is a very powerful and improved version of Barcola, but throughout the season, there will be ups and downs for all the players. And he will manage normally. Forgive me, the press always has something to say. The press wants black or white, great or a disaster. Life is not like that. There are many shades of gray throughout the seasons. But I think that in this sense, we are all serene.”

What time will the meeting take place

The match between Paris Saint-Germain and Stade Brestois, which will be managed by Clément Turpin, will take place at 9pm this Saturday at the Parc des Princes.

On which TV channel is PSG – Brest broadcasted ?

The match will be broadcast live and exclusively on DAZN. Subscription prices have been revised the decrease. The annual Unlimited subscription goes to 19.99 € per month instead of 29.99 € per month with a 12-month commitment. For the monthly offer without commitment, its price goes from 39.99 € to 19.99 € for the first two months, a 50% discount.

What streaming broadcast for the match ?

You can follow the match in streaming only on the DAZN platform. The match is broadcast from 9 p.m.

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The compositions possible

Paris Saint-Germain:  Donnarumma – Hakimi (cap), Pacho, Beraldo, Zagué – Neves, Ruiz, Doué – Kolo Muani, Asensio, Barcola

Brest: Bizot – Lala, Chardonnet (cap), Coulibaly, dara – Camara, Fernandes, Magnetti – Del Castillo, Ajorque, Sima