Ruben Loftus-Cheek

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Apparently he is on a £18,000 a week contract.... what the fuck. Also Josh McEachran was earning £38,000 a week contract according to a Neil Ashton article I found on twitter on my phone earlier.

Maybe the reason none of these guys break through our academy is we give them too much too soon?

Been thinking that too.

If I remember correctly, he got better deal to stay here around the time when barca was interested in him.

Thing is, if he wanted to play at chelsea at highest level, he should stay here regardless of money he recieves.

Work hard and you will get paid well.

Majority of our youth players are spoiled and lazy twats (Mceachran is best example) thats why they dont succeed.

Rlc is on good path to it too.

Whenever a youngster gets a chance, I expect him to die on that pitch in order to impress the coach. But Rlc is just walking around like he was playing at birthday party with his younger brothers. Sure he makes decent shift here and there, but he needs to give it all in every game he gets. Friendly, cup, preseason whatever. Maybe Mou instructs them to be very tight at back but I dont think thats the case. Kenedy put a passionate, hardworking performance even if he is still raw. He shown mobility and lot of energy there. I expect that from Rlc in every game but so far he didnt show it yet.

All that said, I still think Ake is by mile better footballer on technical and mental level atm, but maybe not better suited for Mou system.

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

With most of our youth player I think the problem is mental. RLC has all the tools, physically and technically. But it still has to click mentally. Not only does he lack hunger and aggressiveness, it is also increidble that despite his ridiculously good technique in passing and shooting, he practically never scores or assists. Just like Willian. Hence we should not play them together, IMO. Would be too much dribbling in midfield but not enough output.

[Billy. 2,742]

anyone got any HD/HQ photo of him in any of this season kits please?

[killer1257 3,282]

He played a good game,but Mou probably did not like his performance

[Topico 165]

Should play vs Everton.

[Styles 9,790]

Academy day came early this season.

See you next year, Ruben.

[Polo7 3,496]

Play him over Fabregas.

[calculatingInfinity 1,472]

He was pretty bad. Constantly caught watching football, not moving when he was very needed with defending and such.

[iseah100 5,612]

Play him over Fabregas.

PLZ! Shake the squad up and give youth players confidence.

[killer1257 3,282]

Play him over Fabregas.

No,just play him next to Matic and Fabregas,so Matic would get a physically strong midfielder in oder to protect Cesc.Cesc can concentrate on playing his passes if RLC plays next to Matic

[Fernando 6,585]

He needs to give time and trust to these younger player like he did with Oscar.

And even if they cost us like Ivan oh well, they are young and can improve or be sold.

Someone like Ivan can't.....

[Polo7 3,496]

No,just play him next to Matic and Fabregas,so Matic would get a physically strong midfielder in oder to protect Cesc.Cesc can concentrate on playing his passes if RLC plays next to Matic

4-3-3? Might work. Anything is worth a go at this point in time.

[LondonsFinest 692]

A 4-3-3 with him, Matic and Cesc would be ideal. Shame we'll never see it.

[The Skipper 20,609]

He was pretty bad. Constantly caught watching football, not moving when he was very needed with defending and such.

Must've been watching a different game, Rubén had a good game!

[ja1 1,166]

More faux praise for another nothing performance from RLC.