🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Ruben Loftus-Cheek

[lionsden 4,689]

Im not saying the league is the equivalent or eredovisie or anything but the more I see more youngsters like ibe,kane,sterling et al fitting in seamlessly, the more I believe

the idea the leap for talented youngsters being such a difficult and almost impossibe transition is blown out of proportion and overrated. If those youngsters can make it, there's nothing to suggest our best youngsters,who have dominated the youth league domestically and in europe can't make it. Whats so special about the bloody league that would make players like rlc and boga struggle?

[LAB 1,030]

All I hear are excuses.

It's an average League now. Not only has the quality worsened with pretty much every team but tactically it's far worse than it was during that era.

Nonsense. It's the most balanced league in the world and this is why it is the hardest to win. Teams from the middle table raised their game in recent years and it's not unexpected when you realise that Swansea earned last year more than double the money that Bayern Munchen earned from tv rights. And it's only going to get even more competitive with the new deal soon.

So please tell me, how do you define average? You can't just baptise a league average because it's top teams aren't doing well in Europe. It's very demanding, lots of games and no rest since Summer.

Even Bayern drew away at Shakhtar and to think that they have had their Christmas break and they are dealing with zero pressure domestically.

[Oscar 441]

In terms of technical ability, epl is average imo....

[mufilika 101]

http://talksport.com/football/he-will-be-big-surprise-mourinho-hails-chelsea-teen-sensation-150305138608#JGwSTapB4ZyVGSlh.99

Mourinho on RLC.

He said: “I had Ruben Loftus-Cheek on the bench and I have to say that, in my opinion, next year, this kid will be a big surprise in the Premier League

“This season, if I was not playing for the title and we were not playing with the pressure we have, this kid would already be on the pitch.”

I feel Ake is more ready. But RLC and Ake are different midfieldplayers. Ake is a DM, while RLC is a CM not a DM.

I think Mou played Zouma instead of Ake because of his a physically. RLC is not a DM so couldn't really play that role especially given the profile of the games.

I feel Ake should/should have been given few a apps even as a sub. I rate him very highly. He is tactically mature, good tackling, has energy.

[nyikolajevics 2,700]

http://talksport.com/football/he-will-be-big-surprise-mourinho-hails-chelsea-teen-sensation-150305138608#JGwSTapB4ZyVGSlh.99

Mourinho on RLC.

He said: “I had Ruben Loftus-Cheek on the bench and I have to say that, in my opinion, next year, this kid will be a big surprise in the Premier League

“This season, if I was not playing for the title and we were not playing with the pressure we have, this kid would already be on the pitch.”

I feel Ake is more ready. But RLC and Ake are different midfieldplayers. Ake is a DM, while RLC is a CM not a DM.

I think Mou played Zouma instead of Ake because of his a physically. RLC is not a DM so couldn't really play that role especially given the profile of the games.

I feel Ake should/should have been given few a apps even as a sub. I rate him very highly. He is tactically mature, good tackling, has energy.

He pretty much said the same things about Chalobah in 2013. He said Nate would go on loan for one season then return to Chelsea.

I'd love to see RLC playing regularly for Chelsea but the last youth player Mourinho built into the team was Santon at Inter.. José lies all the time

[Rom2013 446]

He pretty much said the same things about Chalobah in 2013. He said Nate would go on loan for one season then return to Chelsea.

I'd love to see RLC playing regularly for Chelsea but the last youth player Mourinho built into the team was Santon at Inter.. José lies all the time

Mourinho was the one that brought Morata, Nacho and José Rodriguez (3 examples that had "a lot" of playing time under Mourinho, Mourinho played a lot of players from Castilla) to the first team of Real Madrid.

This guy seems to have a lot of quality but also increadible physical attributes, I think Mourinho will give him a chance for sure. When we have players with this quality but also so tall and strong I think we shoudn't have many doubts on giving them chances. It's a great plus to have a CM, winger, number 10 strong like he is (even if in that positions it's not so importat the physical aspect when compared with LB, CM, DM or ST).

[Mustafa 885]

José lies all the time

Well said my friend, well said.

[nyikolajevics 2,700]

Mourinho was the one that brought Morata, Nacho and José Rodriguez (3 examples that had "a lot" of playing time under Mourinho, Mourinho played more than 20 different players of Castilla) to the first team of Real Madrid.

We are talking about becoming a regular member of the team, not getting a few minutes.

José was managing Real Madrid for three seasons. Jesé only played twice, Morata and Nacho made about 20 appearances during that period. This is far from being a regular IMO.

I hope RLC's gonna make it here but I think it's understandable that I'm a little sceptical.

[Rom2013 446]

We are talking about becoming a regular member of the team, not getting a few minutes.

José was managing Real Madrid for three seasons. Jesé only played twice, Morata and Nacho made about 20 appearances during that period. This is far from being a regular IMO.

I hope RLC's gonna make it here but I think it's understandable that I'm a little sceptical.

I don't know how you want a 18/19 year old to be a "regular" in a team that has Higuain, Benzema, Ronaldo, Di Maria, Ozil, etc. Morata started 7 games for MAdrid and was used in another 8 games, at the same time that he was used in Castilla.

Nacho in 2012/2013 started 9 games and played in another 4 games (and also played for Castilla at the same time), when he had the competition of Pepe, Varane, Ramos, COentrao and Marcelo.

Both had a really good amount of game time

That are realy good numbers for those kids. I thik Morata started for example the game in the Bernnabeu against Barcelona that Madrid won 2-1 in that season and Madrid rested some players for the CHampions League.

[nyikolajevics 2,700]

I don't know how you want a 18/19 year old to be a "regular" in a team that has Higuain, Benzema, Ronaldo, Di Maria, Ozil, etc.

That's exactly why I can't see RLC playing for Chelsea regularly. We have Matic, Fábregas, Ramires and Obi, four great and experienced player.

[OhForAGreavsie 6,076]

Was really hoping we'd get a cushion last night so RLC might get some minutes. I can't remember the last time he started a game at any level. Maybe more than a month ago. The lad needs a run out somewhere.

[supporter 3,088]

I think Ruben Loftus-Cheek will be important next season. As Jose said, right now it is very difficult for a young boy playing with us.

Right now we fight for everything and the very high level of demand and any our fault is a global drama. Each draw or defeat of Chelsea is as if the world was disintegrating. Right now bet on a young boy is very difficult.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has only 19 years old. We do not have to become crazy with it. Also they said that Zouma would fail us and is now an important player for us and will be our Centre-Back for the next decade.

Jose is involved for betting on young boys. At Real Madrid he had to Varane on the bench for a year and half. During that time Jose Varane was teaching the basics of his football and when Varane was prepared Jose put him in his starting eleven.

Varane and Zouma are similar cases. And Ruben Loftus-Cheek is following a similar path to them. I'm sure he will be important for us in the very near future.

[DH1988 1,348]

If Nathan did not perform to the standards that Jose thought he would or develop as Jose thought he would then thats down to Nathan, not Jose, and to be honest can anyone say its a travesty that NC has not been called back and slotted into the first team? Not really, hardly pulling up trees, its give and take with loans, loanees, so many factors not saying its DIRECTLY NC's fault or his attitude but.. somethings got to give.

RLC bossed City in pre-season years ago, kept his head, made his CL debut, hopefully plays a bit more this season 10 minutes here and there with a view to being in the CM next season. Can't fault that integration really, training with the first team for a year, slowly bed him in.

Looking forward to it but not holding a mass amount of hope either. Time will tell.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

There you go another Matic backup

[stroey 2,525]

There you go another Matic backup

Think he's more a Ramires back up, no?

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Think he's more a Ramires back up, no?

Yes, you could said that too. With RLC, when we play 433 there will be enough cover for our midfield 3.

[Rom2013 446]

That's exactly why I can't see RLC playing for Chelsea regularly. We have Matic, Fábregas, Ramires and Obi, four great and experienced player.

He doesn't need to play regularly. He needs to do 10 games here, and another 10 or 15 in the under 21... and that's perfect for him at this age.

And every year start playing more.

If he improves a lot and he is better than Ramires, Cesc , he will play more...He is so differnt when compared with Cesc that he will have also opportunities based on that if he does things well.

if not he needs to improve and wait for is great chance.

I have no doubt he will have his chance... obviuosly for doing a Zouma in the CM he needs to play really well and impress a lot since we have more quality there than in CB.

[nyikolajevics 2,700]

I have no doubt he will have his chance... obviuosly for doing a Zouma in the CM he needs to play really well and impress a lot since we have more quality there than in CB.

I agree. Also, Zouma had already played more than 70 matches for St. Étienne when we signed him and Ligue Une is a top championship. He had experience against world class players, he won a League Cup with his side.. Ruben have only played about 10 minutes of professional football so he needs to make a huge step.

[iseah100 5,612]

Names with hyphens are cool.

[lionsden 4,689]

http://talksport.com/football/he-will-be-big-surprise-mourinho-hails-chelsea-teen-sensation-150305138608#JGwSTapB4ZyVGSlh.99

Mourinho on RLC.

He said: “I had Ruben Loftus-Cheek on the bench and I have to say that, in my opinion, next year, this kid will be a big surprise in the Premier League

“This season, if I was not playing for the title and we were not playing with the pressure we have, this kid would already be on the pitch.”

I feel Ake is more ready. But RLC and Ake are different midfieldplayers. Ake is a DM, while RLC is a CM not a DM.

I think Mou played Zouma instead of Ake because of his a physically. RLC is not a DM so couldn't really play that role especially given the profile of the games.

I feel Ake should/should have been given few a apps even as a sub. I rate him very highly. He is tactically mature, good tackling, has energy.

He also said this about Chalobah in 2013.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/8836629/jose-mourinho-to-send-chelsea-teenager-nathaniel-chalobah-out-on-loan

"He is a very, very good player. I like him very much - very, very much. I am very impressed. For sure, a Chelsea player (in future), for sure. We think he is there".

I'm just saying Jose isn't neccessarily a man of his words and I will only believe it when I see it.