Fabrizio Romano delivers a major morning update that will put Liverpool fans on high alert ahead of their clash with PSG.
Bradley Barcola has returned to team training, providing a major injury boost for PSG ahead of their Champions League home clash with Liverpool.
Fabrizio Romano confirmed the news on X (formerly Twitter)
Tuesday morning, just one day before the tie. The French international had been sidelined for several weeks after suffering an ankle sprain during PSG’s 3-0 away win over Chelsea in the round of 16.
While his return is encouraging, it’s unclear whether he will feature in the first leg. Liverpool’s recent approach to managing returning players – as seen with Alexander Isak being left out of the 4-0 loss to Manchester City – suggests Barcola may not play on Wednesday.
PSG manager Luis Enrique hinted that the winger could be ready for the second leg at Anfield. “I can’t confirm if he’ll play in the first leg,” Enrique told the press via Yahoo! Sports. “I ask him how he feels, but there’s no rush. The key is that he recovers properly. When he’ll be fully ready, we’ll see based on his progress.”
Barcola’s return would be a significant boost for PSG. The 23-year-old left winger has been one of Ligue 1’s standout performers this season. Fotmob ranks him among the top three wingers in French top-flight football for 2025/26, ahead of Desire Doue and Kvicha Kvaratskhelia.
His impressive stats highlight why Liverpool are reportedly keen admirers:
0.61 non-penalty xG – 96th percentile
1.76 shots on target – 96th percentile
0.25 xA – 89th percentile
2.17 chances created – 88th percentile
0.61 big chances created – 97th percentile
1.97 successful dribbles – 85th percentile
9.15 touches in opposition box – 97th percentile
Given his form, most Liverpool fans would welcome a potential summer move for Barcola, though many might doubt the club could actually secure him.









