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‘He was on the floor’ – How Barry is overcoming his Everton struggles

Perhaps you have seen the video of Thierno Barry in tears after a one-on-one session last season. The Everton striker was doing extra work with his individual coach when it all became too much. Struggling for form, he felt unable…

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 9:00 AM
‘He was on the floor’ – How Barry is overcoming his Everton struggles
Key Things to Know
  • Thierno Barry is reviving his Everton career after overcoming severe confidence struggles during his debut season.
  • Barry's individual coach Scott Chickelday revealed Barry underwent intense training camps to build mental toughness.
  • The 23-year-old scored eight Premier League goals across 38 appearances following his transfer from Villarreal.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Everton striker Thierno Barry is working to revitalize his career with help from individual coach Scott Chickelday after enduring emotional struggles during his debut season. The 23-year-old forward faced intense pressure after joining from Villarreal, but public footage showing his emotional vulnerability in training has generated strong support from Everton fans.

Barry undertook rigorous pre-season conditioning to build mental and physical resilience under manager David Moyes. The work has produced early results, with Barry scoring against Crystal Palace, Ipswich, and netting a cup hat-trick against Preston.

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