Ruben Loftus-Cheek

[The Skipper 20,609]

If there was a long term plan for RLC he would be getting game time right now, he isn't because there is no long term plan for him.

I believe there is (well there has to be, we need English talent very badly due to the HG rules) but because the manager is trying to save his own ass by going with the tried and tested (Cesc, Oscar) - RLC isn't getting any proper chances due to this.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

To you who wants him at Valencia... That paid off with Courtois. But, tbh, we were very lucky things sorted out in that way. We could've easily lost Courtois, too.

Thibo was patient and calmed.

Was he? Lol.

Not slating the dude, but he forced the club's hand in a 'sell me or play me' thing. It was smart, crucial and essential he did but he wasn't exactly 'patient', could've left us in a heartbeat if we persisted with Cech.

Maybe that's what Ruben must do, force the clubs hand. Albeit, in his position he hardly has the bargain power.

[El P. 1,354]

Was he? Lol.

Not slating the dude, but he forced the club's hand in a 'sell me or play me' thing. It was smart, crucial and essential he did but he wasn't exactly 'patient', could've left us in a heartbeat if we persisted with Cech.

Maybe that's what Ruben must do, force the clubs hand. Albeit, in his position he hardly has the bargain power.

Maybe. But only after 3 years at Atletico. And in last 2 years in Atletico he was already considered top 5 gk in the world.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Maybe. But only after 3 years at Atletico. And in last 2 years in Atletico he was already considered top 5 gk in the world.

Our loan system is a big 'what if' scenario tbh. Sometimes they're really successful at one club and we move them on and they don't reach the heights they had before (Nat Chalobah). Sometimes they have great consistency on their loans but don't breakthrough (Lukaku, Sturridge). Even if we look now, already talks of over 20 loanees being recalled because of their lack of game time. Aké is getting numbers on the board but knowing Chelsea we'll send him elsewhere and won't hear from him again lmao.. Who knows what loan futures hold for Ruben and all the other academy players. A lot of it down to luck of the draw with us tbh..

[lucio 5,418]

when is he going to get a game with matic?, seriously , would be a lot better than ramires

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

I believe there is (well there has to be, we need English talent very badly due to the HG rules) but because the manager is trying to save his own ass by going with the tried and tested (Cesc, Oscar) - RLC isn't getting any proper chances due to this.

Lets not put it all down to the manager. While I agree Ruben needs to be getting more of a look in with Fabregas looking so poor, its also up to Ruben to show he is on the level of his peers in order to push his way in.

I still remember Sturridge who went away to Fulham, tore it up, and struggled to get a shirt at Chelsea. Some say it was down to attitude, I'm not sure what it was but clearly Chelsea want high quality homegrown players not just guys that show flashes of brilliance.

Having said that come january Ruben better be getting more game time or I will lose it.

[robsblubot 3,595]

Definitely tall enough...

[MefiX19 1,092]

Hope he is going to get a good loan to some french or german side in January, because with our manager he isn't even on the bench.

[Vybz Kartel 1,613]

He has to go out on loan clearly Mourinho does not trust him

[supporter 3,088]

The best thing for him is to find a good loan, and, if were possible, a loan with another Premier League team because for him it is good to continue his evolution in the pace of the Premier League.

But, as I said before in this thread, Valencia in Spain, with Gary Neville as his coach, could be a good place to RLC. Gary Neville knows English football and every coach (except Jose) can see Ruben Loftus-Cheek as great player for the future. And Ruben Loftus-Cheek IMO could have a spectacular performance in La Liga.

In England I would look for a mid-table team where Ruben Loftus-Cheek could take minutes. When this guy may have enough minutes to prove who he is I am sure RLC is going to surprise the world.

Nathan Ake was smart and he is now having a good season with Watford and perhaps Aké can be with us next season. Hopefully RLC can do the same.

[quickpassnmove 924]

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/chelsea-starlet-ruben-loftus-cheek-7052658

Hopefully, we see rotation under Hiddink and some young players getting time.

[robsblubot 3,595]

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/chelsea-starlet-ruben-loftus-cheek-7052658

Hopefully, we see rotation under Hiddink and some young players getting time.

Jose was gone and we still see mikel coming on ...

[Last Sicarius 610]

Jose was gone and we still see mikel coming on ...

What do you think when Holland was on bench? Hiddink get first match in this weekend.

[Rhino's Skin 972]

Then why are the 21s doing so badly?

because all our half decent ones are loaned out getting higher level football and gaining the experience for the staff at Chelsea to assess whether they can cut it at the highest level...is that the right answer?

[robsblubot 3,595]

What do you think when Holland was on bench? Hiddink get first match in this weekend.

yes. My point is that the coaching staff feel the same way and they are the ones informing Hiddink.

Ppl tend to blame too much on the manager when much is shared withe the coaching staff.

I think Iva will start for sure and would like to see less of Mikel and more of RLC, but Mikel is in the roster - beats me - so he needs minutes too.