Barkley looks unlikely to be going to the World Cup
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Gareth Southgate has discussed the possibility of taking Ross Barkley to the World Cup.
It seems increasingly unlikely that Ross Barkley will be named in the England to participate in the World Cup in Russia this summer.
The 24-year-old completed a £15M swoop to Chelsea in the January transfer window, yet he has only made three appearances for the Blues since signing from Everton.
A potential move to Chelsea was hindered in the summer due to his hamstring injury, and his fitness issues have continued since moving to South West London.
He has been absent since the 2nd of February with a hamstring injury – missing ten games due to the problem. He is valued at £25M by transfermarkt.
Certainly, Barkley start to his Chelsea career has been far from ideal, and Gareth Southgate has revealed that it is increasingly unlikely that Barkley will be on the England plane to Russia.
The following quotes are from the Liverpool Echo.
“I think Ross has just not been fit, he went (to Chelsea) on the back of a long-term injury, quite a serious one, and only had a couple of matches really.
“So I don’t think he’s available for selection now anyway, so he’s unfortunate in the way that has played out in this year in particular.
“But if he can get back playing and playing regularly I’m sure, post-summer… It’s going to be difficult for him I think to get the number of games he needs now. But we know he’s a talented player.”
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