Barnsley managed to stay somewhat competitive for the first 30 minutes, creating some danger down the right flank, but their defensive performance was lacking. Clarke didn’t hold back in criticizing his players, stating that the team’s poor performance ruined what could have been a proud night for the club.
In a post-match interview with the *Barnsley Chronicle*, Clarke admitted that he had harsh words for his squad: “I wasn’t happy with the performance. I know we were up against a world-class team, but we didn’t play to our potential.” Clarke singled out Mael de Gevigney as the only player deserving credit for his efforts.
The Barnsley boss also suggested that the occasion may have overwhelmed some of his players and questioned their mentality, saying, “We need to understand what it takes to be a top player. They were miles off the standard of a top Barnsley player tonight, never mind a Premier League player.”
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