Liverpool youngster picks out ‘unbelievable’ teammate after first Champions League goal

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Bradley Barcola now has three goals in seven games for Liverpool (Picture: Getty Images) A hat-trick will be the perfect way to boost his confidence, though, and 21-year-old Koumas had some wise words on the new arrival. ‘I think it’s been really hard for him – not in terms of on the pitch because in the changing room we all know how good he is. I’m just really happy that’s he’s shown how good he is tonight.

Hopefully he just carries on doing it now. ‘He’s unbelievable. He’s an unbelievable talent and I’m sure he’ll be unreal for Liverpool.’ It was a memorable night for Barcola and Koumas (Picture: Getty Images) Liverpool boss Iraola said of Barcola: ‘I think he played so well today and not just the goals.

I think he scored two disallowed goals which is unlucky for him but he kept pressing, making the runs in behind and doing his job. ‘I think it’s fair that he score his goal and can have his moment of celebration with the supporters.’ Andoni Iraola was pleased to see a good performance from the under-fire Florian Wirtz (Picture: Shutterstock) Wednesday was also a good night for Florian Wirtz, who has come in for plenty of criticism for his performances since signing from Bayer Leverkusen in 2025. LASK are not a strong Champions League team by any stretch, but the German looked good against them, with Iraola saying: ‘I think he was amazing in possession. ‘I think he had lively passes, good assists, he helped us to control the game.