A "special" Ross Barkley has all the attributes to become as good as German midfield great Michael Ballack, according to Everton manager Roberto Martinez.
England midfielder Barkley scored a stunning solo goal and orchestrated Everton's 3-1 Premier League win against Queens Park Rangers at Goodison Park on Monday with a man-of-the-match display.
Martinez had previously likened Barkley to the former Bayern Munich and Chelsea midfielder, who was awarded the 2002 Uefa Midfielder of the Year award for dominant and inspirational performances.
After Barkley's performance against QPR, Martinez said their was no reason he could not develop into as complete a midfielder as Ballack.
"Yes, absolutely," Martinez told Sky Sports. "As you know, the power and pace that he has, combined with that technical ability and ball control, makes him special."
Barkley 'could be new Ballack'
A "special" Ross Barkley has all the attributes to become as good as German midfield great Michael Ballack, according to Everton manager Roberto Martinez.
England midfielder Barkley scored a stunning solo goal and orchestrated Everton's 3-1 Premier League win against Queens Park Rangers at Goodison Park on Monday with a man-of-the-match display.
Martinez had previously likened Barkley to the former Bayern Munich and Chelsea midfielder, who was awarded the 2002 Uefa Midfielder of the Year award for dominant and inspirational performances.
After Barkley's performance against QPR, Martinez said their was no reason he could not develop into as complete a midfielder as Ballack.
"Yes, absolutely," Martinez told Sky Sports. "As you know, the power and pace that he has, combined with that technical ability and ball control, makes him special."
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