Bradley Barcola vs Ipswich Town
Bradley Barcola vs Ipswich Town
Bradley Barcola finally made his Liverpool debut on Friday night after a transfer saga that spanned the entirety of the summer, with the French winger given his first taste of Premier League football just days after completing his blockbuster move to Anfield.
The 23-year-old arrived from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth a reported £106m guaranteed, potentially rising to £123m with add-ons, after Liverpool identified him as one of their priority targets during the summer transfer window.
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Barcola was named among the substitutes for the trip to Ipswich Town and had to wait until the second half before getting his opportunity.
With Liverpool already in control, Andoni Iraola introduced his new signing in the 64th minute.
It was only a 26-minute cameo, but Barcola instantly showed supporters why Liverpool were prepared to invest so heavily in him.
The Frenchman was involved in a rapid counterattack during his brief time on the pitch, bursting forward before showing his unselfish side by squaring the ball across to Cody Gakpo.
The Dutchman could not quite get his shot away in time, but the move provided an early glimpse of the threat Barcola can offer.
And now, incredibly, he has already set a Premier League record.
It took Bradley Barcola one 26 minute cameo to record the fastest top speed so far in the Premier League this season.
According to data collected by FotMob, Barcola reached a staggering 22.3mph against Ipswich, immediately moving to the top of the Premier League’s speed charts.
The current top five is:
1. Bradley Barcola (Liverpool) – 22.3mph
2. Milan van Ewijk (Coventry City) – 21.9mph
3. Pedro Neto (Chelsea) – 21.9mph
4. Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford) – 21.8mph
5. Rayan (Bournemouth) – 21.8mph
For Liverpool supporters, it is another exciting indication of what could be to come from their new attacking weapon.
Barcola’s combination of explosive acceleration, direct running and willingness to create for teammates could make him a huge handful for Premier League defenders.
And if he can produce numbers like that after just 26 minutes, it is frightening to think what could happen once he is fully up to speed in his new surroundings.
It took Bradley Barcola one 26 minute cameo to record the fastest top speed so far in the Premier League this season 💨 pic.twitter.com/9IPEuUhW9o
— Spencer Mossman (@fc_mossman) September 5, 2026
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