Bradley Barcola wasted little time making an impression in Liverpool colours, registering the fastest speed in the Premier League this season after only 26 minutes on the pitch.<\/p>\n
The forward made his debut from the bench in Liverpool\u2019s 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town on Friday, and his burst of 35.9 km\/h immediately put him at the top of the league\u2019s speed chart. Milan van Ewijk and Pedro Neto sit next on 35.3 km\/h, while Kristoffer Ajer and Rayan both reached 35.1 km\/h.<\/p>\n
The early numbers underline why Liverpool have looked to add more energy to their attack. One of the main criticisms of last season was that the side lacked intensity, with Mohamed Salah\u2019s poor form reflecting broader problems in the team\u2019s forward play. With Salah now gone to Trabzonspor, new manager Andoni Iraola has made attacking reinforcements a clear priority, and Barcola has already shown why he was the headline signing.<\/p>\n
His impact was not limited to pace. In just 26 minutes, Barcola produced six sprints, while Cody Gakpo managed 11 across the full 90. Another new arrival, V\u00edctor Mu\u00f1oz, has also made an early mark and is level with Alexander Isak on a top speed of 34.8 km\/h.<\/p>\n
Three of the 11 quickest speeds recorded in the Premier League this season have come from Liverpool players, a sign that Iraola\u2019s recruitment has quickly altered the profile of the squad. That was the aim when he arrived, bringing with him a high-energy style shaped by his time at Bournemouth.<\/p>\n
So far, though, the transition has not been straightforward. Iraola warned during preseason that his players were only fit enough to run for 30 minutes, and late collapses against Leeds United and Monaco suggested that concern was justified.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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