TBH I don't, he is often played out wide kind of like Welbeck and (pardon the cliche) he is kind of a utility player, in that sense that he can play as a wide forward and upfront by himself. And give him his due he runs his bollocks off. Also like I said he does pop up with goals, even if he is...
Ive got to admit Barnes played poor, aside from the goal and assist which sounds crazy I know, I don't really rate him, but he does come up with goals at times which saves him, but he does waste so many opportunities. It seems alot of people have he same conclusion.