Ross Barkley

[Drummond]

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.

[paul_e]

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.

[OCD]

Isn't Borland rated as well?

[paul_e]

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).

[Gerrin]

He has to stay now we've got CL. He'll not be a starter, but he'll do a shift, when required.

[Bent Neilsens Screamer]

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.

[PaulWinch again]

Did great tonight, brought control and carried the ball well.

[Le Lapin]

Really solid player for us. Integral part of the squad.

[brontebilly]

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.

Agreed,not my favourite player but did well tonight.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

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.

Agreed,not my favourite player but did well tonight.

Another one who dropped the dead donkey. Looked so much more mobile tonight.

[nigel]

I think he’s proving to have been a real asset

[tomd2103]

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.

Agreed,not my favourite player but did well tonight.

Yep.  Thought he did well when he came on last night. 

[Ger Regan]

I thought he was finished after the performance against Burnley, happy to prove that I know nothing. A really good option to have

[Ian.]

I thought that against Spurs, he looked completely out of his depth. Then again, they all did that day.

[eamonn]

We're all guilty of hot takes when a player has a mare or a great game.