Ruben Loftus-Cheek

[lucio 5,418]

Good sub to have when the game’s stretched 

[DH1988 1,348]

Got better as the game went on, as usual, performs better in open games. Still think he's a good option to have if he accepts his role.

Surprised he played as many minutes as he did, progress.

[killer1257 3,282]

Another good performance. Should start more games

[MoroccanBlue 5,378]

He can dribble in transition but that is it. Much like Kovacic and much like Kante, except these two are better suited in this system. He dribbles and without failure is unable to pick the open pass. I am failing to see how merely dribbling in transition alone = great performance. 

It's becoming evident he is only playing until Saul gets up to speed. 

[Clockwork 1,794]

1 hour ago, MoroccanBlue said:

He can dribble in transition but that is it. Much like Kovacic and much like Kante, except these two are better suited in this system. He dribbles and without failure is unable to pick the open pass. I am failing to see how merely dribbling in transition alone = great performance. 

It's becoming evident he is only playing until Saul gets up to speed. 

I say breaking City press and moving the ball forward was a big deal, which none of our midfielder did in this game.

[MoroccanBlue 5,378]

13 minutes ago, Clockwork said:

I say breaking City press and moving the ball forward was a big deal, which none of our midfielder did in this game.

Because it was congested as fuck until Havertz came on for Kante. 

Edited September 25, 2021 by MoroccanBlue

[NikkiCFC 8,293]

He offers something no other our MF do.

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

Just now, NikkiCFC said:

He offers something no other our MF do.

Really? I think he is just kovacic but huge 

[killer1257 3,282]

2 hours ago, Magic Lamps said:

Really? I think he is just kovacic but huge 

I would also say that he is a big Kovacic lol

[MoroccanBlue 5,378]

5 hours ago, Magic Lamps said:

Really? I think he is just kovacic but huge 

Kovacic probably more tactically disciplined but Ruben more physical. Both together could work against clubs like Saints. 

[Blue Armour 4,436]

6 hours ago, Magic Lamps said:

Really? I think he is just kovacic but huge 

At the moment, I would say Kovacic is more forward thinking and plays better passes in the final third. Both of them need to improve end product.

Maybe RLC will improve with game time. He used to have good combinations with Hazard under Sarri 

[robsblubot 3,595]

Really good to see him playing well again. Looks like he can really help us unlock defenses with his runs.

Kova and Ruben are both skillful and really good when dribbling past players. While kova is more skillful, ruben is more physical, and is a far bigger attacking threat.

think he will have a big decision coming next season. He can be a rotation player for us, but I feel that he could be the star player for certain sides (and not talking small clubs). He’s a fairly rare type and even good clubs may lack that.

Edited October 3, 2021 by robsblubot

[NikkiCFC 8,293]

Impressive touch map. 

[Thor 2,690]

On 26/09/2021 at 03:23, MoroccanBlue said:

He can dribble in transition but that is it. Much like Kovacic and much like Kante, except these two are better suited in this system. He dribbles and without failure is unable to pick the open pass. I am failing to see how merely dribbling in transition alone = great performance. 

It's becoming evident he is only playing until Saul gets up to speed. 

I agree. 

I was always a big fan and wanted him to break through but... He is great with the ball at his feet, and helps us beat the press, which I thought we were terrible at against Southampton out of all teams... then he can't find a pass. Million dollar moves, two cent finish. 

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

Credit where it's due he was our best midfielder yesterday. He dominated Brentford physically, made a lot of great dribbles, never lost the ball and linked up midfield and attack astutely. After 70mins he ran out of gas but hung in there, won an important header in the box. He has a place in the squad if he continues like that.