On Monday, the French Football Federation announced that Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola, 23, would miss the October international break due to a chronic injury dating back to September 17. PSG issued a firm response in an official statement.
“The information published in this press release in no way corresponds to the medical data communicated by Paris Saint-Germain’s medical staff.”
“Paris Saint-Germain was surprised to learn of the press release published by the French Football Federation on Monday, October 6, concerning the health of Bradley Barcola.
The information contained in this statement in no way corresponds to the medical data communicated by Paris Saint-Germain’s medical staff.
Prior to the international break, and following the Ligue 1 Matchday 7 fixture against Lille, Paris Saint-Germain sent the French national team a medical report on Bradley Barcola, which made no mention whatsoever of any chronic injury sustained after the match against Atalanta.
Paris Saint-Germain also insists that medical confidentiality must be respected for the well-being of all parties involved.”
The conflict that first emerged during the last international break — following the confusion surrounding Ousmane Dembélé’s (28) use and subsequent injury in France’s match against Ukraine — seems to have resurfaced.
While it had appeared that tensions had eased, this latest episode suggests otherwise. The situation remains puzzling, and clarity is needed soon. A public dispute like this helps no one. Supporters and observers alike are also left wondering about the real nature of Barcola’s injury.
