Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Barkley struggling under weight of expectation at Everton (The Associated Press)

Liverpool's Jordan Henderson, right, vies for the ball with Everton's Ross Barkley during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park stadium in Liverpool, England Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

It was natural to put Ross Barkley's nasty challenge on Jordan Henderson down to emotions running high in the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. Look deeper, though, and it might just have been the moment when months of pent-up frustration inside the Everton midfielder came to a head. Compared by many to England great Paul Gascoigne because of his technique, build and playing style, Barkley has long been viewed as one of English soccer's most talented players.


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