Ross Barkley - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Out for two weeks Barkley (undisclosed) is set to miss out until after the international break, according to manager Unai Emery. "We had only one injured player and it's Ross Barkley. He has a small...

Impact Barkley picked up the injury during a Carabao Cup clash with Crystal Palace, and is now set for a spell on the sideline. The midfielder has appeared in all but one match since joining Villa, but has only started once. With Barkley on the sideline Amadou Onana may have to shoulder more minutes.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Finds net following bench appearance Barkley scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against AFC Bournemouth. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 96th minute.

Impact Barkley took to the field after 46 minutes Saturday to try and bring fresh energy to Villa's second half. The strategy worked, he found the net to provide the Villains with their only goal. He had another attempt placed off target, contributed a clearance and a blocked shot. The 30-year-old is normally brought on from the bench, this was his first strike and he created an assist back in September.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ross Barkley nets Aston Villa's go-ahead goal against Bournemouth | Premier League

OCTOBER 26 • YOUTUBE

Provides assist in win Barkley assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Everton.

Impact Barkley notched his first assist as a member of Aston Villa as he passed the ball to Jhon Duran, who then scored from long-range. The midfielder set a season-high in minutes as he played 45 minutes after coming off the bench at half-time.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Villa move Barkley completed a transfer to Aston Villa from Luton town, the club announced.

Impact Barkley's contract expired with Luton Town, giving him the chance to move to Villa as a free agent. The midfielder likely won't take a major role in the Villa starting XI, but he showed he still has something to offer creatively despite Luton's relegation.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Aston Villa transfer news and rumours: Luton midfielder Ross Barkley a transfer target The latest news and gossip in brief from Aston Villa...

MAY 20 • SKY.COM

Won't play in season finale Barkley (calf) won't play in the season finale against Fulham on Sunday, manager Rob Edwards told media during his pre-match press conference Friday.

Impact Barkley is expected to miss several weeks due to a nagging calf injury, the same one that forced him to depart the 3-1 loss at West Ham last week in the latter stages of the first half. Barkley was a regular starter for the Hatters in 2023/24 and started in all but two of his 32 appearances, racking up five goals and four assists while being named the "Player of the Year" by the club.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with calf problems Barkley has been confirmed to have picked up a calf issue after going down in Saturday's match against West Ham, according to manager Rob Edwards, per Mike Simmonds of Luton Today....

Impact Barkley looks to be in question for the club's final match of the season after going down with a calf issue over the weekend. Luckily for the midfielder, he will have a week to recover, giving him ample time to reach full fitness. He will likely still face a fitness test ahead of the match, with the whole club hoping he is fit for their final game in the Premier League for at least a season following his solid campaign for the Hatters.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Limps off Saturday Barkley was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against West Ham with an injury.

Impact Barkley left the match in the 39th minute succumbing to injury and being replaced by Jordan Clark. The full extent of Barkley's injury should be available ahead of next week's season finale against Fulham.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in lopsided defeat Barkley scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 5-1 loss against Manchester City.

Impact Barkley scored the lone goal for Luton Town in the 81st minute. It marked the fifth goal of the season for the midfielder, which is the most he's scored in the Premier League since 2016 with Everton.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Ross Barkley pulls one back for Luton Town against Manchester City | Premier League

APRIL 13 • YOUTUBE

Takes two shots in loss Barkley had two shots (one on target) during Wednesday's 2-0 loss against Arsenal.

Impact Barkley was Luton's only player that came close from being an attacking threat, having his team's lone shot on target and using his passing skills to try to generate something in the middle of the park. Despite the lack of collective success, this has been a nice bounceback campaign for Barkley, with four goals and four assists over 26 appearances for a club fighting against relegation.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Assists early in loss Barkley assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur. In addition, he was given a ye...

Impact Barkley set up the opening goal Saturday as he found Tahith Chong in the 3rd minute to take an early 1-0 lead. It marked his fourth assist of the season and his first since Feb. 3. He also created two chances, won one tackle and intercepted one pass in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers eight crosses Barkley attempted three shots (two on target) and eight crosses (three accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Coming off the back of his goal against Bournemouth, Barkley twice came close to opening the scoring, seeing one shot well saved and another go a just wide. The midfielder has been rejuvenated this season and the fact that he has even been in the conversation regarding the international squad means he can count this season has a huge success. With four goals and three assists, he could be on track for his best season since his Everton days.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss to Cherries Barkley fired two shots, scoring with his one on goal effort. He also placed two crosses (one accurate) and created a chance in Wednesday's 4-3 defeat to AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Barkley got on the scoresheet Wednesday when he placed a rocketing shot into the net from close range that left Cherries keeper, Neto, with no chance to stop it. He was unlucky not to bag a second later in the game when he placed an attempt just over the bar. The midfielder was Luton's key set piece man but none of his plays materialized in scoring opportunities. It had been six EPL games since he last found the net or provided an assist.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Ross Barkley blasts Luton Town to 3-0 lead against Bournemouth | Premier League

MARCH 13 • YOUTUBE

Man Utd linked with shock Ross Barkley transfer - with Sir Jim Ratcliffe previously telling Nice boss Lucien Favre to give now-Luton midfielder more minutes in France | Goal.com US Manchester United have been linked with a shock swoop to sign Ross Barkley from Luton this summer, in a pursuit spearheded by Sir Jim Ratcli...

FEBRUARY 25 • GOAL.COM

Luton midfielder Ross Barkley is a player-of-the-season contender, says Paul Merson Sky Sports Paul Merson pens his latest column on Lutons impressive survival bid being led by Rob Edwards and Ross Barkley, Arsenals big win...

FEBRUARY 5 • SKY.COM

Scores and assists at Newcastle Barkley scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and four chances created in Saturday's 4-4 draw against Newcastle United.

Impact Barkley had a great outing, scoring in the 40th minute to give Luton the 2-2 equalizer before halftime, and later assisting Elijah Adebayo. The midfielder now has three goals and three assists in his last eight starts. He also helped on defense with the second-most tackles (four) and clearances (five) for his side.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ross Barkley looks like 'one of the best' midfielders in the PL | The 2 Robbies Podcast

FEBRUARY 4 • YOUTUBE

Ross Barkley makes it 2-2 for Luton Town v. Newcastle | Premier League

FEBRUARY 3 • YOUTUBE

Provides assist in win Barkley assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and five chances created in Tuesday's 4-0 win versus Brighton.

Impact Barkley set up Elijah Adebayo for a shot from the right side of the box, resulting in his second, and the squad's third goal of the match. With the assist Barkley now has three goal contributions among the last five matches. In addition to completing more than 25 passes in each game, he also has a total of four shots on target and 14 chances created during that stretch.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ross Barkley puts Luton Town on the board against Chelsea | Premier League

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Assists in home win Barkley assisted once to go with five shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Newcastle United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Barkley created Andros Townsend's winner in the 25th minute with his first assist of the season. The midfielder also led his side in shots during the match. He did receive his third yellow card in the proccess, though.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Barkley has been a revelation for Luton - his new, deeper role seems to suit him Barkley has been an influential attacking force for new club Luton but his impact has been coming from a different position to the past

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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