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”.
