Chelsea fans react as Ross Barkley injures his hamstring against Brighton
Chelsea loanee Ross Barkley looked to have made the right move when he joined Aston Villa on loan earlier this summer.
The midfielder got off to an excellent start and even formed a dynamic partnership with Villa skipper Jack Grealish. This upturn in form even attracted the attention of Blues boss Frank Lampard.
The Chelsea manager congratulated Barkley and even indicated that there may be a spot for him at the Bridge when he returns next summer.
Unfortunately just as things were looking up, the midfielder has been hit with a hamstring injury. He lasted just five minutes on the pitch against Brighton and was promptly taken off.
While the extent of the injury is not known, it isn’t the first time that the player has suffered from the same issue.
He had previously missed 38 games in the 2017/18 campaign while at Everton due to the same injury. Hopefully, he will be back sooner this time and continue his resurgence under Dean Smith.
We take a look at how some fans reacted to the news.
Fans react as Ross Barkley limps off against Brighton
You always knew this risk was attached with Ross Barkley. Surprised its happened so early, within the first 5 mins of a game as well he probably didn’t warm up correctly
— Jack (@jackwat_) November 21, 2020
Ross Barkley gets a hamstring injury a minute into the game. Ouch
— Francis Abban (@francis_abban) November 21, 2020
🙏 Wishing Ross Barkley a speedy recovery after he picked up a hamstring injury for Aston Villa
— AiScore (@AIScoreOfficial) November 21, 2020
#AVLBHA pic.twitter.com/BL8GmPHV3B
Aston Villa might miss Ross Barkley big time.
— Dave (@DaROYALemperor) November 21, 2020
Aston Villa exposed as soon as Ross Barkley isn’t in the team. Colour me shocked
— Hugo 🏴🇬🇧 #MaguireOut (@HugoLUHM) November 21, 2020
See how Villa ain’t the same without Ross Barkley?? #ASTBHA
— Brighty (@ItsBrighty) November 21, 2020
they really need Ross Barkley 😳
— HOSH SPIRIT … (@kgatlii) November 21, 2020
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Just when Ross Barkley started looking like old Ross Barkley he blows his hamstring smh
— Subeer Absie (@S_Absie11) November 21, 2020