Bradley Barcola had a golden opportunity to score his first Premier League goal for Liverpool during their clash with Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.
In the 20th minute, the French winger took advantage of a defensive mistake by the hosts, winning possession near the halfway line.
Barcola then showed his pace, racing into the final third and leaving Brentford’s defenders behind before finding himself one-on-one with goalkeeper CaoimhÃn Kelleher.
However, his attempted chip was poorly executed, with the ball sailing wide of the target. It was a huge opportunity wasted, as the Liverpool forward came agonisingly close to opening his Premier League account.
The miss was even more surprising considering Barcola’s recent hat-trick against LASK, which had raised expectations ahead of the Brentford clash. The French winger had the pace and opportunity to put Liverpool ahead, but his poor finish allowed Kelleher to escape without conceding.
The missed chance quickly became a talking point among Liverpool fans, with many left wondering how Barcola failed to hit the target from such a promising position.
Despite the disappointment, the winger will be hoping to put the miss behind him and score his first Premier League goal in Liverpool colours soon.
