Ross
Barkley says he wants to emulate his “idol” Frank Lampard and score 20 goals
a season at Chelsea.
The 24-year-old has started both of Chelsea's opening two Premier League
fixtures of the season, having struggled to impress following his arrival at
Stamford Bridge from Everton in January.
Barkley admitted, in an interview with the Telegraph, he wants to add goals
to his game under Maurizio Sarri as the Blues aim to extend their perfect
start to the new league season against Newcastle on Sunday, live on Sky
Sports.
The England international was limited to four appearances for Chelsea with a
minor hamstring problem during the second half of last season but is
confident he can improve on his best tally of 12 goals in the 2015/16
season.
"I believe I can hit the 20-goals-a-season mark,' Barkley said. "It's a lot,
but it's achievable. You see Lamps do it and Stevie G (Steven Gerrard) and
(Paul) Scholes.
"Frank is an example for me. He joined the club at a similar age to me and
was at a similar stage of his career.
"He's someone to look at with the success he achieved for the club and for
himself. He was an idol of mine from when I was a young lad, watching the
Champions League and seeing the goals he scored.
"If I could achieve half of what he did here, then that would be a success."
top