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Re: Ross Barkley
« Reply #3090 on: March 24, 2026, 09:34:56 AM »
Agree Dave, midfield isn't where we need to make changes for next season.

Barkley just needs a run of staying fit and I think he can do a good job for us. Generally holds possession well and can play different roles too, which Emery loves.

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Re: Ross Barkley
« Reply #3091 on: March 24, 2026, 10:20:43 AM »
Dougie is currently playing a role that Dean Smith had him in circa 2020.  Except now he is a bit older and wiser and can play it better.  Ross Barkley is showing us what a fantastic footballer he is and its a shame he isn't in the Europa League squad.

With the injuries we get in that position and how vital midfields are, I hope we keep both for the squad next season.  In fact, when Kamara is back, a squad of Kamara, Tielemans, McGinn, Onana, Bogarde, Barkley and Luiz is superb IF fully fit.

and with Hemmings and Kone (who I really like the look of) a year further along I don't think we need any other changes in there, especially when McGinn and Lindelof can offer a bit of cover there in an emergency.

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Re: Ross Barkley
« Reply #3092 on: March 24, 2026, 11:33:51 AM »
Isn't Borland rated as well?

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Re: Ross Barkley
« Reply #3093 on: March 24, 2026, 12:27:37 PM »
Isn't Borland rated as well?

Yep, forgot about him. All i, our midfield depth looks soldi for a few years (if we sign Luiz or someone similar).

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Re: Ross Barkley
« Reply #3094 on: Today at 10:34:29 PM »
He has to stay now we've got CL. He'll not be a starter, but he'll do a shift, when required.

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Re: Ross Barkley
« Reply #3095 on: Today at 10:44:03 PM »
He has to stay now we've got CL. He'll not be a starter, but he'll do a shift, when required.

Thought he was very good when he came on tonight.

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Re: Ross Barkley
« Reply #3096 on: Today at 10:45:09 PM »
Did great tonight, brought control and carried the ball well.

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Re: Ross Barkley
« Reply #3097 on: Today at 10:48:58 PM »
Really solid player for us. Integral part of the squad.

 


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