Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho heaped praise on the youngster earlier in the year and said “I think he is in condition to compete with the others for positions and minutes.”
Loftus-Cheek has not appeared in a match since his start in Chelsea’s last league win against Aston Villa. While it appeared to be a solid display, Mourinho subbed him at the half and was critical of his performance after. He remarked that “I think [Loftus-Cheek] has to look to the intensity and the defensive tactical work that people like Ramires, Fabregas did and he didn’t”.
Mourinho went on to say that “He has to try to compare himself with others and understand why I didn't keep him in the game for 90 minutes.”
Loftus-Cheek, who is currently on duty with the England Under-21s, is attracting interest from a number of clubs ahead of the January transfer window. Fiorentina, Vitesse Arnhem and Monaco are all thought to be interested should he decide to seek a loan move. A number of Championship clubs would also be happy to take him on for the remainder of the season.
But all is not lost for the 19 year old at Chelsea this season, Mourinho and his team of assistants watched him score in an Under-21s match against Liverpool this weekend. He may have done just enough to remind his manager what he could bring to a side desperately in need of both midfield solidity and goals.
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