Harvey Barnes’ comeback assessed following impressive impact in starting XI

Around the time of the 21-year-old’s reemergence at the King Power Stadium, the East Midlands club’s attacking production was poor or misfiring. Consequently, Barnes capacity to link with Maddison and Vardy is imperative to Leicester’s season; and the returning player’s continued development and success.

Believe us: Barnes can become a club legend at Leicester, by emulating his fearless, intrepid play from his time in the Championship. All in all he seems a likeable, affable teammate, something which will benefit the major transition to premiership star.

Barnes as a Leicester City No.10 or in a midfield three?

There’s been some suggestion and theory that Barnes could, or should be, tried as a No.10 as he appeared to be occasionally for the Baggies. A separate albeit similar option is the furthest forward of a midfield three. Think Robert Snodgrass at West Ham United and naturally James Maddison; the Englishman has that area sewn-up in Leicester though.

It is unlikely to be experimented with now, since Youri Tielemans’ seminal introduction to the outfit. who plays exceptionally well along side James Maddison in a duel attacking-midfielder position. Of course the anchor is Wilfred Ndidi.

Yet the England Under-21 squad member we still be involved, consistently from the left-wing to enable his best form. Maybe he will get a run in ‘the hole’, even if as an interchangeable option with ‘Madders’ during matches. While his boss says having Barnes wide is most applicable. Rodgers also challenged him to get his ‘numbers up’ and fulfil potential, per Leicester Mercury.

With regards to statistical assessment, many observers say most noteworthy is the fact that the Fox hasn’t produced any goals. They will come. In fact, versus Wolverhampton Wanderers in his initial starting match for Leicester this season he scored. Unfortunately it was deflected so went down as an assist – making three total this term.

Whilst consulting WhoScored we learn that Barnes is a confident dribbler, has many key passes in each clash and is an excellent option and catalyst on the counter attack. Whereas it was obvious in his first start that being dispossessed was an issue which has been addressed.

There’s a visit to Burnley for the Foxes this weekend in the premiership. There’s no FA Cup contest as they were disappointingly knocked out in the Third Round by Newport County. Expect the 21-year-old to start once more.