Barkley also shared that Lampard had offered him advice in the past, which has stuck with him. He recalled a situation where he had gone out and had too much to drink, and the consequences were shared with the club. Lampard's advice was to learn from the experience and choose the right time to socialize.

The punishment for Barkley's behavior was that he traveled with the team to a game in France but was not allowed to sit on the bench. This experience had a lasting impact on him and contributed to his perception of the situation.

Since then, Barkley has made five appearances in the Premier League, scoring his first goal of the season against Bournemouth, highlighting his success without substance abuse.