Ruben Loftus-Cheek

[DYC. 7,542]

Why does every Chelsea youth need to be a star in the first team? A youth academy doesn't need to produce John Terrys to be of use to the first team. How about producing Cahills first?

Do that and you don't end up wasting money on the likes of Zappacosta and Drinkwater.

[Sideshow Luiz 2,310]

31 minutes ago, DYC. said:

Why does every Chelsea youth need to be a star in the first team? A youth academy doesn't need to produce John Terrys to be of use to the first team. How about producing Cahills first?

Do that and you don't end up wasting money on the likes of Zappacosta and Drinkwater.

Or a Bakayoko either.  When you've already got a Chalobah.

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

On 2.8.2018 at 9:39 PM, Sideshow Luiz said:

Or a Bakayoko either.  When you've already got a Chalobah.

Its because most academy graduates cant wait for first team football and rather go to a smaller club to be starters then be fringe players here. I don't get why and I think it is a distinct error in the system. We should train and educate at least some of them to be squad players here their whole career. Chalobah who we sold for 5m was no worse than Drinkwater who we bougt at 27, for 35m (pounds!  like 40m €) jsut because we could not get him sold on the idea of being a squad player here. which is our fault cos he spent most of his teenage years running around at our training grounds. Peoples minds can be formed when they are young and we should educate them with a bit more humble attitude and devotedness to the club.  

[BlueLyon 9,359]

2 hours ago, Magic Lamps said:

Its because most academy graduates cant wait for first team football and rather go to a smaller club to be starters then be fringe players here. I don't get why and I think it is a distinct error in the system. We should train and educate at least some of them to be squad players here their whole career. Chalobah who we sold for 5m was no worse than Drinkwater who we bougt at 27, for 35m (pounds!  like 40m €) jsut because we could not get him sold on the idea of being a squad player here. which is our fault cos he spent most of his teenage years running around at our training grounds. Peoples minds can be formed when they are young and we should educate them with a bit more humble attitude and devotedness to the club.  

See all youth wants to play for club one day. But club doesnt show faith in them. 

If Chalobah was given same respect and trust like Bakayoko was, he would be eager to stay here and fight.

Agree about being patient though. People laugh at Lingard, but the kid actualy stayed and fought for his place, despite he was already quite old for "talent". He isnt great player, but I would love our youth had similar mentality. Fight for the place. 

Chelsea created this stupid common knowledge that young players wont be given much playtime and everyone knows it. The way we treat our loanees is nothing short of embarassing. We had RLC, Chalobah, Baker, Palmer. Neither got any real chance yet and probably never will. 

Winning youth player of the year rewards you with endless loan to holland or championship or season with first team where you get 3 games. And allright if your rivals are Ballack, Essien, Lamps...but fucking Bakayoko, Drinkwater or aging Fabregas given more faith and trust? F*ck, I would leave tomorrow too. 

One thing is buying world class players. Another is buying world class talents.

But buying average dipshits to fill squad, when you have youth who is at least as good? Club simply didnt trust Chalobah like they trusted Drinkwater for being more " experienced and reliable". No wonder he decided to leave.

[Unionjack 7,531]

Ruben Loftus-Cheek loan move to Crystal Palace 'confirmed' by Premier League

https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/loftus-cheek-chelsea-crystal-palace-14995151

[DDA 9,927]

Who the hell is going to cover Fabregassedout, Jorginho or Barkley is they get injured or tired? 

Bakayoko or Drinkwater? Please No.

[the wes 7,212]

8 minutes ago, DDA said:

Who the hell is going to cover Fabregassedout, Jorginho or Barkley is they get injured or tired? 

Bakayoko or Drinkwater? Please No.

Sarri hint last week he wants another midfielder before the transfer window closed maybe that's probably why we loan out RLC

[Clockwork 1,794]

Obviously a glitch or error, no chance the premier league site would confirm it first.

 

[Clockwork 1,794]

 

 

I really would have liked to see him play alongside Jorginho and Kante, instead of Drinkyoko. 

[robsblubot 3,595]

1 hour ago, Clockwork said:

 

 

I really would have liked to see him play alongside Jorginho and Kante, instead of Drinkyoko. 

hah during the game (against Lyon) RLC dropped back several times and every time he did, looked a lot better than both Drinkwater and Bakayoko.

[Sideshow Luiz 2,310]

I still see him as a B2B player.  He's a bit clumsy, but if he could work on his defensive side, his power would make him a lot to handle in a B2B role.

[Cosmin 2,484]

So it seems that RLC is here to stay, since Palace is no longer an option. 

[Cosmin 2,484]

Yessss! Time to shine, man! 

[robsblubot 3,595]

he has the most important: technique

The rest is really up to him. Manager and the club (coaches) are def there to help him get that last polish until he can routinely play.

Really like him as a player and think he's improved a lot since last year, esp work rate. He's already a far better player than Bakayoko will ever be, so don't see why we should loan him to just sign someone not as good. Glad he's staying!

 

[Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067]

Love the mentality of Ruben deciding to stay at Chelsea. 

He will get so much guidance and tutelage under Sarri training under him the entire season. And 2nd - with Europa league, I have no doubt he will get playing time and first team starts.