Andoni Iraola: Barcola needs match practice to reach peak fitness
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola explained that Bradley Barcola is currently building his fitness through matches, noting that the entire squad is lacking freshness.
Бредлі Баркола та Андоні Іраола, gettyimages
Following the 0-0 draw against Fulham, Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola provided an update on the physical condition of winger Bradley Barcola. The manager emphasized that the player is currently in the process of building up to his required fitness levels.
Bradley is one of those players we are physically bringing to the required level through matches. Games are what will give him the form we want to see. But it is not just about Bradley — we generally lack freshness. Andoni Iraola
Iraola explained that the coaching staff views Barcola's progress as part of a broader team preparation strategy. The manager noted that the whole squad is currently experiencing fatigue and requires gradual recovery. For the coach, regular match practice remains the most effective way for the Frenchman to regain his optimal physical state.
The manager continues to rely on Barcola and believes that with sufficient minutes on the pitch, the player will be able to gradually reach his best physical level.