Liverpool news: Bradley Barcola brutally snubbed as star makes 'very sad' confession

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More Info.Barcola brutally snubbedHe'll be looking to make an immediate impact when Atletico make the journey to Merseyside, not least because the Frenchman was left out of Tuesday's Ballon d'Or nominations.Barcola was part of the PSG team that won back-to-back Champions League titles last term, but that wasn't enough to earn him a spot on the shortlist.'Very sad' announcementMeanwhile, Alexis Mac Allister, who accompanied Iraola at Tuesday's pre-match media briefing, made the startling revelation that he considered departing the club during the summer window, while also confessing he felt 'very sad' following the absence of a contract extension offer.He said: "There was a chance (I could leave), of course, as everyone knows. I always give my best."Alexis Mac Allister cast doubt on his future at Liverpool (Image: Getty)When pressed to address the 27-year-old's remarks, Iraola said: "For me, the most important thing is that Alexis wants to be here."The Reds manager was subsequently questioned on whether he'd personally discussed the contractual matter with Mac Allister, responding: "No.

I try to help all my players. I hope I can improve my players so I can help them win games.

I'm very happy with Alexis and his performances, especially on Friday. I hope I can help him to improve.