I thought Barkley was like 5'10 or 11, but it's not about the length (of the body) but how you use it. Matic has height but doesn't win headers in midfield. 

Barkley is more of a number 10 right? He would be competing with Cesc and I don't think he's winning that battle. In the middle he's not going to play ahead of DW either, honestly think he's not going to play much, this half season is just going to be about regaining fitness.

11 minutes ago, boomerdog said:

Apparently the Mayor of Liverpool is going to try & open an investigation with the FA because he's butthurt we didn't sped 35m on an injured player.

lol.

They really are a special kind of stupid up in Liverpool. What an absolute moron, and he's the mayor too 

Cesc is getting on and both Bakayoko and Drinkwater have had injuries this season. It makes sense to get another midfielder and one that is multi-skilled. Just as long as the injuries do not reoccur.

I could see him playing behind Morata or more as the AM.  I do not see him necessarily in the same role as RLC though they could overlap.

Barkley would not have been my choice, I'm hoping he proves me wrong. 

 

My man RB looking good in that Chelsea blue. Welcome my brother. Telling you now, this is a good signing. Still can't believe we got a England international for just £15 million. Do the number 8 shirt proud. The blue family are all behind you, Ross. 

Edited January 5, 20188 yr by Famous CFC

1 hour ago, Charles Ryder said:

Marina clearly enjoying filling the Emenalo role.

I'm enjoying it as well. 

1 hour ago, TomCFC85 said:

Can you open another thread for Alex Sandro, please?

I'll think about it. I also created the original De Bruyne thread years ago, before there were any real rumours, so I reckon Emenalo might have been subscribed to my posts.

32 minutes ago, Zeta said:

I'll think about it. I also created the original De Bruyne thread years ago, before there were any real rumours, so I reckon Emenalo might have been subscribed to my posts.

So if you open another Alex Sandro thread, he will go to Monaco?

Love how Conte said he was a good 'prospect'....22 England caps....f**k tells you a lot about the standard of an England International if he is classed as a 'prospect'.  If Barkley plays to his full potential and shows patience, I'm sure he'll be a good buy; more so for next season than this though.  Probably won't make the bench for a few weeks....

I wonder if he'l be involved tomorrow? I know it's short notice, but he needs minutes for fitness. 

We actually have some decent fixtures this month to try get him up to speed for the business end of the season.