Bradley Barcola is set to be involved in Liverpool’s clash with Ipswich, having travelled with his new teammates for the game.
Barcola travels for Ipswich vs. Liverpool clash
The Reds head to Portman Road on Friday night, looking for a much-needed first Premier League win of the season.
A clip of Barcola travelling with his colleagues emerged on Thursday, as the Frenchman prepares for his Liverpool debut.
Bradley Barcola is a part of #LFC squad travelling to Ipswich! ??? pic.twitter.com/M6diQmQXyc
— Keefe Irwin (@KeefeIrwinSport) September 3, 2026
While it remains to be seen if the 23-year-old will start, Andoni Iraola has confirmed that he will be in the squad.
“He trained well with us,” Iraola said.
“If everything goes well in today’s training, he will definitely be available tomorrow.”
Bradley Barcola new signing of Liverpool at AXA Training Centre on August 31, 2026 in Kirkby, England. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Bradley Barcola new signing of Liverpool at AXA Training Centre on August 31, 2026 in Kirkby, England. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Iraola has to now weigh up Barcola’s match fitness, having not played competitively since France lost 6-4 to England in the third-place playoff at the 2026 World Cup.
It may be that Cody Gakpo is preferred on the left wing, with Liverpool’s new £123 million man coming on as a second-half substitute.
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NASHVILLE, USA - Saturday, July 25, 2026: Liverpool's Joe Gomez (L) Is greeted by head coach Andoni Iraola as he is substituted off during a friendly match between Liverpool FC and AFC Sunderland at the Nashville SC Stadium. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
NASHVILLE, USA - Saturday, July 25, 2026: Liverpool's Joe Gomez (L) Is greeted by head coach Andoni Iraola as he is substituted off during a friendly match between Liverpool FC and AFC Sunderland at the Nashville SC Stadium. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
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• Gakpo ended up remaining at Liverpool beyond the summer, with Iraola saying he is “very happy” to still have him
Bradley Barcola’s “explosive” dribbling style
Harry McMullen has penned a great piece for This Is Anfield looking at Barcola and the dribbling style that makes him so dangerous:
“When he has grass to eat up, Barcola is nearly impossible to stop.
“His most explosive steps are usually the second or third in the carry, as he lures opponents in before pushing the ball beyond them and accelerating.
“Barcola also has freakish acceleration off the ball, more so than Ekitike or Isak, making him equally dangerous when darting into space behind.”
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Liverpool FC: On this day
Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier proudly holds the UEFA Cup (PA Images)
Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier proudly holds the UEFA Cup (PA Images)
On this day in 1947, Gerard Houllier was born in Therouanne in France.
The Frenchman took joint charge of Liverpool with Roy Evans in 1998, before becoming the Reds’ sole manager soon after, enjoying six great years at Anfield.
Houllier’s crowning achievement was the UEFA Cup, FA Cup and League Cup treble that he secured in 2000/01, bringing much-needed trophies back to the club.
Sadly, he passed away in 2020 at the age of 73 and is still missed greatly to this day.
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