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In a recent match against Fulham, Everton’s France U21 striker Thierno Barry experienced a rollercoaster of emotions. The young forward thought he had finally broken his goal drought, only for an offside flag to nullify his effort. However, the game took a more painful turn as Barry suffered a shoulder dislocation. Despite the injury, he returned to the field, showcasing his resilience and winning the hearts of Everton supporters.
Thierno Barry said: “When I was towards the side of the pitch, I touched the ball, and when I touched it, my arm went up and my shoulder was dislocated. I fell to the ground. I just wanted to stay on the pitch and try to score. With the passion on the pitch, you don’t feel the pain.”
Barry continued: “Normally, when you score, you have the ovation. But I’m really happy and I want to do more, to have another ovation but after a goal. I’m very happy because I like to be close to the fans. When the fans are with you, you can do more things on the pitch, and you have more confidence. You can do what you want, and the fans are happy with you. You can do crazy things and score crazy goals.”
Reflecting on his near-miss, Barry added: “When I scored and I saw the offside, I said: ‘No, it’s not possible!’ But I’m close because against Sunderland I had the chance to score. And then I scored and I was bit offside, so I think I’m close and I just need to wait for this moment. I think I had a good game. I helped the team a lot with my pressing. I really wanted to score in this game, but it didn’t happen. We got the victory, which is the most important thing, and I was very happy with the ovation of the fans.”
Barry’s determination to continue playing despite his injury demonstrates his commitment to Everton and his desire to contribute to the team’s success. His comments highlight the importance of fan support in boosting a player’s confidence and performance on the field. Although he has yet to score in the league, Barry remains optimistic about his chances, as he feels he is getting closer to finding the back of the net. The striker’s perseverance and connection with the fans promise a bright future at Everton.
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