Barkley is playing in front of the back line in a much less mobile role and CHO has only managed 1300 minutes so far this season so might just beat the average 1800 minutes a season he used to get with us.
He was starting games at the start of the season, I think without that injury that has kept him out most of the year he would have been a huge player for us behind the striker. Offers more final product than Gallagher in that role, for me Gallagher rotates with Caicedo/Enzo now.
I think that with a productive and fit Carney contributing throughout, and with Mudryk and Palmer playing effective roles in the ten position, it really wouldn't surprise me to see Gallagher maybe get sold this summer. If we had an extra year would would probably get more cash in, but it will still be a pure profit bonus for this lot.
Dont think he starts over any of the current 3.. yes he has scored a few goals but i dont see him have Enzo's composure or Gallagher's pressing righ now.. i think it will be more sub appearances only for him for now.
He is not a presser any more than Mudryck is, but he makes things happen when we are in possession. Lampard didn't press much either as I recall.
Lampard also played with Essien, Ramires who used to press a lot. Plus Lamps had a beautiful passing range ... his switch of play was always there.. something Enzo does do a fair bit,
Not to mention Ballack who didn’t really. Ramires had that incredible pace for a midfielder. Enzo does have a good passing game. We don’t really know how good carney is but he certainly seems to like getting into the opposition penalty area. I’m keen to see more of him.
In all fairness I think Poch does really like him and it was looking like he was going to be a key player for us this season with Poch playing him as much as Palmer. A shame that the injury derailed things so badly, but very happy to see him back. Really like him as a player
