Bradley Barcola has insisted that he feels no pressure, despite the 125m euros Liverpool paid for his transfer from Paris Saint-Germain during the summer. The French striker, who has scored three goals and given two assistings in 12 official matches, does not see himself as the descendants of Mohammed Salah.

I didn’t decide the amount of transfer, so that’s not my responsibility. Salah is a legend of this club and I have great respect for it, but I am not Mohammed Salah. I want to make my contribution and create my own history of Liverpool. I don’t feel any pressure, It’s Barcola for Sky Sports.

The Frenchman also explained the reasons for leaving the SPG, saying the time had come for a new challenge. He acknowledged that separation from the former associates was difficult, but added that he had not hesitated when he received Liverpool’s offer.