After assists against Yverdon: Has FCB-Barry now overcome his mental barrier?

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There is a photo of Thierno Barry that says everything about how disastrous the first months at FCB were for the 21-year-old Frenchman. It was recorded on October 1 in Joggeli. Barry bites his sweater, looking deeply sad, both arms on his hips.

It is the moment after the 0-3 debacle against Lausanne-Ouchy, another low point for FCB. What Barry has experienced so far in red and blue is usually enough to last him a lifetime as a professional. The highlight is his ‘parade’ in the Conference League qualifying match against Kostonay. In the style of a top goalkeeper, the striker sweeps the ball off the line with his hand after Mirko Salvi’s adventurous outing, sees red and has to watch idly as his FCB collapses against the Kazakh nameless team. In the previous match, in the 1:2 against St. Gallen, he was also sent off. Because he first bumps into the opponent’s goalkeeper and then comes into the game too late. Two unfortunate but also unnecessary actions.

Overcome a mental block?

The negative highlight for now is his handball against Lausanne, he reflexively extends his arm into the penalty area, the score is ultimately 0-3. And at that moment, Barry looks like he’ll never be able to put one foot in front of the other again. He trips over balls from the best position and is obviously completely restless.

A week later, the world looks a lot brighter for the former SK Beveren striker. His assist on Gabriel Sigua gives FCB an important 2-1 win against Yverdon. And afterwards there were words of praise from Fabio Celestini. According to the coach, it is a sign for the entire team when a joker comes into play so well. In the cup against Kriens, Celestini did it without Barry, but explained the decision to him in words and gestures after the final whistle.

Apparently the new coach has struck the right chord.

Source : Blick