In a recent interview with Chelsea’s official website, Ross Barkley shed some light on his life under Frank Lampard’s tutelage at Stamford Bridge and said, “He wants us to improve and perform at the level we can perform at. He’s not too nice, he can have a go, he has a go in training when things aren’t going well.
“The positive side of things is he trusts young players. As well as developing them he is implementing a new style of play with us. The early signs are that we’re improving.
“[Saturday] isn’t going to determine where we finish at the end of the season. We’re only four league games in. We’re going to come back after the internationals and try to lead by example in training and put better performances in.
“We’re going through a bit of a development phase at the minute but we can still perform really well over the course of the season and surprise a lot of people.”
Barkley’s Underwhelming Start To The New Premier League Season
It is clearly evident from Barkley’s words that he is motivated to improve under Lampard’s stewardship and is looking forward to the upcoming fixtures after the international break. The 25-year-old has made four appearances for the Pensioners this term, playing a total of 227 minutes in all competitions. However, the English talent is yet to open his goal-scoring account for this campaign.
The former Everton playmaker enjoys operating as a box to box midfielder but has struggled to be consistent with his performances on the field. Barkley needs to score more goals and create more assists if he wants to prove his worth at West London this season. The Liverpool born midfield ace has represented England in 29 international matches and has registered four goals for the Three Lions thus far.
What Does The England International Add To Lampard’s Team?
Barkley has excellent ball-control which allows him to dribble with the ball and get out of tight positions in midfield. He can also pick out a pass in the final third and has enough composure to set-up some goal-scoring chances for others around him. The English midfielder is also a goal-threat from long range as he can strike the ball with a lot of power and precision. However, the 25-year-old is an injury-prone midfielder who needs to add more end-product to his game if he wants to have a successful career at West London.
Barkley has all the skillset required to prove his worth during Lampard’s managerial reign at Stamford Bridge. But the jury is still out on whether he can stay injury-free and prove his fitness this season.
Will Barkley Have A Fruitful Campaign At Stamford Bridge?
The English sensation should focus on working hard on improving his game so that he can establish himself as a first-team starter in Lampard’s senior squad for the remainder of this campaign. A goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux Stadium next week would do Barkley’s confidence a world of good. As long as the Three Lions playmaker can show some signs of improvement after the international break, he should have a productive season at the Bridge.
