4/10 after 72 minutes: Liverpool star slammed for his end product on international duty

Liverpool winger Bradley Barcola faced heavy criticism from the French media for his lack of end product during France's 4-1 victory over Belgium at the Stade de France. Starting under Zinédine Zidane, Barcola played 72 minutes but struggled to convert promising chances before being substituted, receiving ratings as low as 3.5/10 and 4/10 from outlets including Foot Mercato, L'Équipe, and Get French Football News.

Following Barcola's exit, replacement Désiré Doué equalized within five minutes, sparking a four-goal burst alongside Rayan Cherki and Michael Olise. CaughtOffside notes that while Barcola remains an explosive threat, the immediate impact of his teammates highlights growing pressure on him to deliver decisive goals and assists for the national team.