Chelsea have made a fabulous start to this campaign and have been considered by many as potential title challengers to Manchester City and Liverpool this season. Despite the lack of goals from Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud, the Pensioners have found a way to break down the opposing defences through the help of their fantastic midfielders. The trio of Matteo Kovacic, Jorginho and NGolo Kante have been highly impressive at the middle of the pitch while Eden Hazard has managed to exceed all expectations and seems to have discovered his goal-scoring touch at Stamford Bridge this season.
Recent Signs Are Promising
However, one player who has slightly gone under the radar of late is Ross Barkley. The former Everton star has been a sporadic feature under Maurizio Sarri this term, but he has still found a way to contribute going forward while also working hard for his team defensively. The 24-year-old got off the mark for the season when he tapped home Chelsea’s second goal against Southampton on Sunday.
He is a player who has threatened to score of late but has lacked the cutting edge in the final third. However, the goal versus the Saints should give him a lot of confidence going into the international break which might help him reignite his career in English football.
Barkley has made 11 appearances for the Blues this season, scoring one goal while creating two assists across all competitions. The 24-year-old midfielder also has 22 international caps and two goals to his name for the English national team.
What Does Barkley Add To Sarri’s Team?
The Liverpool-born talent has been plagued with injuries over the past few years which has hampered his chances on the pitch. Despite those concerns, Barkley is known to be a willing runner in midfield and is quite useful while dribbling with the ball behind the opposing defences. He is also physically strong, has incredible vision and is an accomplished passer of the ball.
Can The English Midfielder Be A Success At Chelsea?
The English prospect has all the makings of a world-class midfielder, so he simply needs to concentrate on being healthy and perform on a consistent basis for Chelsea over a prolonged period. It is clear that Sarri believes in him which could only mean that Barkley might have what it takes to be a success at Stamford Bridge.
