Ross Barkley

[Abraders]

Glad to know he did well!

Keep it up Boss

 

[PeregrineT]

Lets keep in mind this was just ONE game. However, he did look good, and while the goal was impressive, to me the biggest thing I saw was him quickly turning and passing the ball. It seems Koeman has coached the attacking mid to get the ball, and immediately look to play the striker in behind, before going elsewhere. He played a couple of those that were very nice, and its that kind of passing and quickly moving the ball about that can take him from somewhere north of mediocre to great. Hes always had a fantastic shot, but its his passing game and spending too much time on the ball to see moves break down that have been the issue.

 

[Walken]

our one and true king has returned, all those who doubt that are my enemies

 

[AdamEFC]

Anyone else think he looked a lot fitter? Looked like had trimmed a bit of weight.

 

[degsy]

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Looks a bit trimmer in that pic, which confirms what I thought I saw Vs Barnsley - he seemed a bit sharper in his on field actions too

 

[degsy]

Anyone else think he looked a lot fitter? Looked like had trimmed a bit of weight.

True.

 

[MACCA75]

Big season for him, not a kid anymore, hopefully will deliver.

 

[Toffeelover]

Long may it continue.

 

[Barkley10i]

 

[andy4efc]

My biggest criticism of him is his dilly dallying and holding onto it too much.

Yesterday he looked like eveyrthing he did was done on his instinct without thinking about it or doubting himself, hopefully a sign of the season coming up for him.

 

[Pabbers]

Impressive, keep it up Ross la.

 

[tadao]

My biggest criticism of him is his dilly dallying and holding onto it too much.

Yesterday he looked like eveyrthing he did was done on his instinct without thinking about it or doubting himself, hopefully a sign of the season coming up for him.

I think that's actually a criticism of the other players movement (or lack of).

 

[thebluenosebolt]

Ross needs repetative coaching, trapping the ball... lay it off / shoot and Ross will be ace. Just don't make him think or give him any kind of freedom...he needs discipline !! Koeman teaching him the right way over and over to harness his obvious talents is to Everton's massive gain.

 

[TheBigIguana]

Big season for him, not a kid anymore, hopefully will deliver.

You say that but he is 22 still. 23 in December. I know he has a lot of experience now but he's still fairly young and has time to grow

 

[Connor]

You say that but he is 22 still. 23 in December. I know he has a lot of experience now but he's still fairly young and has time to grow

Correct