Valentin Barco
21-Year-Old
Strasbourg
Ligue 1
Scores in return
Barco (ankle) scored a goal off three shots (two on target), sent in two inaccurate crosses and drew three fouls during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Brest.
ANALYSIS
Barco returned after missing the previous four games due to injury and looked a little bit rusty, not putting up a well-round stat line like the ones he's used to provide. However, he made an even more important contribution as he appeared unmarked inside the six-yard box to slot a pass from the left into the empty net to break the deadlock in the 9th minute. This was the first goal since October for the versatile playmaker, who enjoyed a great bounceback campaign after some frustrating spells in England and Spain.
Barco returned after missing the previous four games due to injury and looked a little bit rusty, not putting up a well-round stat line like the ones he's used to provide. However, he made an even more important contribution as he appeared unmarked inside the six-yard box to slot a pass from the left into the empty net to break the deadlock in the 9th minute. This was the first goal since October for the versatile playmaker, who enjoyed a great bounceback campaign after some frustrating spells in England and Spain.
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Starting Wednesday
Barco (ankle) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Brest.
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Should return Wednesday
Barco (ankle) is expected to be an option for Wednesday's match against Brest, according to manager Gary O'Neil, per ICI Alsace.
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Won't play Sunday
Barco (ankle) will not be available for Sunday's clash against Angers after coach Gary O'Neil admitted his return for Thursday's Conference League second leg against Rayo Vallecano had been premature, according to Cyril Olives-Berthet of L'Equipe. "We precipitated the returns of Barco and Doue. They will not be able to play Sunday."
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Available against Rayo Vallecano
Barco (ankle) was spotted training in full Tuesday and is an option for Thursday's Conference League second leg against Rayo Vallecano, the club posted.
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Remains out
Barco (ankle) will miss Sunday's clash against Toulouse but is hoping to return for Thursday's Conference League second leg against Rayo Vallecano, according to coach Gary O'Neil, per ICI Alsace.
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Chelsea ready to sign him
Chelsea are ready to sign Barco, according to The Daily Mail.
ANALYSIS
Barco needed some time to adjust to Europe, but he was a key player for Strasbourg in the 2025/26 season. Chelsea are going to take advantage of the situation and should secure the services of Barco, who was expected to be a target for several other clubs as well. Barco could have an outside chance of representing Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup following his strong performances at club level over the last 12 months.
Barco needed some time to adjust to Europe, but he was a key player for Strasbourg in the 2025/26 season. Chelsea are going to take advantage of the situation and should secure the services of Barco, who was expected to be a target for several other clubs as well. Barco could have an outside chance of representing Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup following his strong performances at club level over the last 12 months.