Bradley Barcola has offered his advice to Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola about a potential change of tactic going forward and pulled no punches about his own start

Liverpool star Bradley Barcola has explained what tactics he would like to see Andoni Iraola change as the forward continues to adapt to life at Anfield. The Reds signed the France international from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer in a deal worth £123million but hasn't quite hit the ground running.

Barcola has scored three goals across his opening 12 appearances for Liverpool, but all of those goals came in the 6-3 victory over LASK in the Champions League last month, while he has struggled more in domestic action.

Liverpool had enjoyed a run of five consecutive wins across all competitions before the defeat to Arsenal in the Premier League at the weekend. Barcola played the full 90 minutes but was unable to provide the inspiration needed as Liverpool put in a toothless display, failing to register a shot on target in a match at Anfield for the first time in 442 Premier League home games.

With a clash against Fenerbahce in the Champions League to come in midweek, Barcola has now expressed a desire to see a change in tactics, admitting Liverpool are yet to establish a clear identity under Iraola.

"I think we need to work on our control of the game and develop a more solid style of football,” Barcola told Sky Sports.

“Often, in these kinds of matches, we tend to favour long balls. But in my opinion, we should try to play more on the ground, because we have players capable of doing that.”

Barcola was also quizzed about the start he’s made at Liverpool, as well as why he is not phased by the pressure that comes with the size of the transfer fee that brought him to Anfield.

The winger pulled no punches, saying: “No, I don’t think I’m at my peak yet. You haven’t seen my best version yet.

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“Also, we’re working with my teammates so they can get the most out of my strengths. So yes, I think once we’ve really developed that understanding, things will go much better.

“And I think things are constantly improving. People are starting to understand my style of play much better. I think it’s going much better.”

On the transfer fee, he added: "First of all, I didn't set the transfer fee. So it's not my problem.

“As for Mo Salah, he's a legend here. A huge legend. He's achieved great things here, and for that, I have immense respect for him. But it doesn't put any pressure on me at all."