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Ronald Koeman: This is why I needed to take Ross Barkley off in Sunderland win
EVERTON manager will sit down with Ross Barkley in a bid to help him rediscover his best form.
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The Dutchman substituted the 22-year-old midfielder at half-time in his side's 3-0 Premier League victory at Sunderland last night after losing patience with him.
Coming just weeks after he was left out of the England squad by new manager Sam Allardyce, that will have come as a blow to Barkley.
But Koeman, whose side won thanks to an 11-minute hat-trick from Romelu Lukaku in the second half, has vowed to point him in the right direction once again as he tries to get the best out of him.
Asked why he replaced Barkley at the break, Koeman said: "Because he didn't show the level I expect.
Ross Barkley failed to impress in Everton win
"I know it's always difficult for the manager because he was not selected for the national team and you take the player off after 45 minutes.
"But I had to do something. He lost too many balls. But I will speak to Ross tomorrow and that's no problem."
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