Ruben Loftus-Cheek

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Fuck me José can be quite ruthless sometimes, but yeah he's right. Still, it must be a horrible feeling for RLC to go on a holiday like that. There is still pre-season but most 1st-team members will already be back then (Except Willian, Luis, Cuadrado who don't even play in his position). Not to mention José saying there will be 2-3 new additions to the squad. His chances will surely be limited.

That is Indeed a way to break a young guy like that.

[Reddish-Blue 2,212]

Jose making sure that RLC does not take anything for granted. Gave him some pretty tough love after the match today.

This is perfect, hopefully RLC rises to the challenge and earns a spot in the first team (in the next 2-3 years)

[LDN Blue 7,903]

So ends RLC's stint as youth flavour of the year..

Edited June 2, 2015 by LDN Blue

[FabHazard 655]

I think mourinho is doing this to him according to some plan...He praised him a lot before this game..He named in the starting lineup then removed him...and made him to play as sub...again removed him...All this is to see how he reacts under pressure...i think he wants to check his mentality

[Jase 43,479]

Mourinho on RLC...

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/jose-mourinho-slams-ruben-loftus-cheek-5808861

And speaking afterwards Mourinho piled into the 19-year-old suggesting his attitude was "unacceptable".

Mourinho added: "He said it was a pain in his back but to me it looked like he only had that pain when Sydney had the ball."

Mourinho confirmed earlier this year that Loftus-Cheek, a star of the club's academy, would play a much more significant role next season.

Loftus-Cheek made his first Premier League start against Liverpool in May.

But today Mourinho said the pair's relationship had "taken a step back" following the clash in Sydney.

Mourinho sure knows how to end a season on a somewhat sour note. Was it really necessary to criticise him in the public given the circumstances surrounding the game?

On one hand, you could argue he's giving him the tough love treatment in hope that he responds in the right way. On the other hand, you may argue that Mourinho is already finding excuses not to use young players next season.

[Madmax 9,219]

Just another test thrown young Ruben's way. Don't fret.

[supporter 3,088]

Maybe are just mind games to motivate RLC...

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Mourinho on RLC...

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/jose-mourinho-slams-ruben-loftus-cheek-5808861

Mourinho sure knows how to end a season on a somewhat sour note. Was it really necessary to criticise him in the public given the circumstances surrounding the game?

On one hand, you could argue he's giving him the tough love treatment in hope that he responds in the right way. On the other hand, you may argue that Mourinho is already finding excuses not to use young players next season.

To say, about a youngster, that the relationship between manager and player has "taken a step back" sounds incredibly demotivating imo. We can only hope he's had a word in private to RLC assuring him these things happen and he still has trust in him. To doubt his injury in public too, not good to see.

[Fernando 6,374]

Well that's that for our youth.

Same problem with KDB.

If by the end of the new season there's been no significance improvement with our youth then we will never go anywhere with Mourinho on youth development.

And by then the club will seriously have to ponder what they want.

[Amblève. 4,995]

Lol, so unnecessary

[Reddish-Blue 2,212]

To say, about a youngster, that the relationship between manager and player has "taken a step back" sounds incredibly demotivating imo. We can only hope he's had a word in private to RLC assuring him these things happen and he still has trust in him. To doubt his injury in public too, not good to see.

I just don't see it as demotivating.

It sounds like tough love from Mourinho, if RLC wants to make the first team, he's gotta accept the challenge

[Jase 43,479]

To say, about a youngster, that the relationship between manager and player has "taken a step back" sounds incredibly demotivating imo. We can only hope he's had a word in private to RLC assuring him these things happen and he still has trust in him. To doubt his injury in public too, not good to see.

If that's the case, then why did he need to criticise him in the public, after a post-season friendly?

Anyway, this was what he said in full...

http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2015/06/final-whistle-verdict--full-of-respect.html

Ruben Loftus-Cheek was involved tonight, and the manager had some advice for the midfielder

‘Ruben said he had a pain in his back but what I was feeling was that he only had the pain when Sydney had the ball. When Chelsea had the ball he was playing very well, but when Sydney had the ball I think he was more impressed by watching Matic and Mikel work, instead of him working.

‘So, with Ruben, it’s one step back in terms of my relationship with him. If he doesn’t know what it is to play for me and Chelsea it’s one step back.

‘He has to learn that at 19 you have to run three times more than the others, you have to play to your limits and not play like a superstar with the ball at your feet because this is not Under-18s.

‘The Under-18 competition is too easy for him. He’s too good to play in the Under-18s but I don’t accept that when he’s playing in midfield with Mikel and Matic when we don’t have the ball he doesn’t press, doesn’t have intensity and he’s waiting for everybody else to recover the ball. I don’t accept that in the superstars so how can I accept that in a kid? He has to learn what it takes to play for us.’

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"He has to learn that at 19 you have to run three times more than the others, you have to play to your limits and not play like a superstar with the ball at your feet because this is not Under-18s"

I cannot agree more.

[Jase 43,479]

"He has to learn that at 19 you have to run three times more than the others, you have to play to your limits and not play like a superstar with the ball at your feet because this is not Under-18s"

I cannot agree more.

No wonder Ivanovic couldn't be arsed to run a bit more and prevent crosses from coming in...

[Madmax 9,219]

Absolutely zero wrong with what he's said, imo.

[Blue Colored Sky 1,807]

Lol. If he wants hard-working kids then there is quick solution for this, he can choose either Musonda or Colkett, who both are pretty damn good at tracking back and defence. Though neither is 6"4'.

But nah, that's tough love treatment as you say. I remember that Varane hasn't had easiest time before. I didn't pick up Ruben's lack of effort so cannot confirm if there is really some substance to the assessment but it's clear as day to me that seems like stimulation process.

[CFC888 219]

Mourinho's clearly disappointed and it's slightly unsavory to see this out in the public, but to be fair he's bloody right. No special treatment because you're younger, you do what's expected of you, or you don't play.

I'm still certain there's a bit of mind games involved though, and I'm hoping RLC will take it the right way, take it as a challenge, and build from here. Time will tell.

[chrismada9 1,948]

Maybe are just mind games to motivate RLC...

Yeah I'd go with this.. take it with a pinch of salt, this is all gunpowder for RLC in hopes that he will motivate himself to be better. Maybe Mourinho is doing him a favour!

Jeffrey Bruma said, in an article I read yesterday.. that RLC and Solanke BOTH need to take their chances now.. while the iron is still hot, or it will never happen for them!