Everton midfielder Ross Barkley is suddenly playing really well again.
Earlier this season, Ronald Koeman claimed that the player may never reach his full potential. He must be ready to eat his words now, with Barkley performing well above standard as of late.
The 23-year-old has been involved in four goals in his last six matches for the Toffees, scoring one and assisting three. He has been showing steady improvement this year, and it seems like his new hairstyle has a lot to do with it.
Usually one who sportsa short cut, Barkley has allowed his hair to grow out, and the results have been grand.
Look at how dense and plentiful Ross Barkley's hair is. Like the most lush shagpile money can buy. pic.twitter.com/kxMjnsICyI
Barkley's father happens to be Nigerian, which explains why his new top is so dense, but that fact hasn't lessened the attention it's getting onsocial media.
Ross Barkley grew out his hair and is finally performing 🤔
Hope Ross Barkley keeps growing his hair forever.
@BeardedGenius pic.twitter.com/j9yxOAl5on
@BeardedGenius 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/d4a0o8mgBe
Further evidence to suggest that the newfound form is down to the hair lies in the fact that his former teammate Steven Pienaar saw his form dip after he cut his hair some years back whilst at Goodison Park.
Kavan Flavius is a regular contributor to the Official Chelsea Guest Fan Blog, find him on Twitter@KavanFlavius.