Ross Barkley

[Tayls_7]

He certainly acquitted himself well at Luton where their performances we only marginally higher than our current level.

[Dave]

Given that he appears to be fit and training based on that picture, it's curious that he was the player left out of the European squad.

Speculation at the start of the month was that he was left out because he was miles away from being fit so there was no point including him.

[TheToffnar]

I think it's more to do with the fact it was a 'personal' issue. No point pressuring the lad to come back in that case, just give him the space and support to deal with it until he's ready.

[eamonn]

He can come back in for the knock-outs if he has a good autumn  can't he?

[Drummond]

If we need him.

[Brazilian Villain]

If we need him.

Depends who we sign in Jan.

[Somniloquism]

Given that he appears to be fit and training based on that picture, it's curious that he was the player left out of the European squad.

Speculation at the start of the month was that he was left out because he was miles away from being fit so there was no point including him.

Well if he has only just started to train now, he is at least another month away from being considered ready.

[SoccerHQ]

Given that he appears to be fit and training based on that picture, it's curious that he was the player left out of the European squad.

Speculation at the start of the month was that he was left out because he was miles away from being fit so there was no point including him.

At the time he was left out we had all of Kamara, Tielemans, McGinn and Onana fit. Bogarde playing regularly in midfield also so far.

So a more logical player to leave out than say Garcia given our lack of depth on the right side of defence or Malen again which wouldn't go down well.

[Somniloquism]

Good to see him get some gametime. Did a nice break which lead to Digne's chance as well. Just need Tielemans back now to be full strength in midfield.