The England international has seen more minutes under Maurizio Sarri of late and a Blues legend is looking for him to remain at Stamford Bridge
Ruben Loftus-Cheek has no need to leave Chelsea, says Dennis Wise, with a loan switch no longer making sense for a man who has played his way into favour under Maurizio Sarri.
Early in the season, as the 22-year-old struggled for game time, it was expected that a move would be made in January.
Various landing spots were mooted for the England international, with a second stint at Crystal Palace considered to be one possibility.
Wise has, however, questioned why Loftus-Cheek would want such a switch, with a run of form since late October having delivered outings in the Premier League, Europa League and six goals.
Quizzed by the Evening Standard on whether the highly-rated midfielder should look for a loan, a Blues legend said: "No, I don't think he should.
"He [Sarri] has played him a number of times. He's got competition for places but why would Loftus-Cheek want to go on loan?
"I'll pick Crystal Palace just because he went there on loan. Why would you want to go there on loan, to a team where you'll play a lot of games but you'll be in a battle down the bottom when you can play in a team full of top international players, fighting to win trophies and trying to get in the Champions League?
"I think he's improved so much. This is a process for him and I think it's important he stays at Chelsea and he fights.
"He's very close to being one of the players who could take one of those shirts and stay in there and he has to carry that on until the end of the season.
"He's got the opportunity to do it now that he's thought of in a different way than when he went out on loan.
"Maurizio said it: he won't go out on loan. He's stepped up to another level. He will be the one fighting for that offensive spot."
Loftus-Cheek has made 11 appearances for Chelsea this season, but only one of those has come as a starter in Premier League competition.
He may get another opportunity to impress on Thursday when Sarri’s side wrap up their Europa League Group L campaign with a trip to Hungary to take on Vidi.
charmzcharm
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I think Sarri should tey and convert him to be a striker. I really think he could become the next Les Ferdinand. He is soo similar to him in game play. I think he looks way dangerous if put up front where he can in advertly became a focal point of attack and even hold up play and set up for others to score.
u are right this is what I think of him too
Wiyir
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Chelsea have more than 25 players and everybody want regular playing time how can the manager cope? now if he starts over rotating the team will begin to drop points as its doing now and who will be blamed? Definitely the Coach and not the fans so leave Sarri alone to do his work.
wokiorstz
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is better he stay and fight for his place for a team that want to be a champion then to go play too many games for an underdog team
quadjo
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He should go in January. He hasn't started a league game all season. He can't afford ANOTHER wasted year of his development. Chelsea just aren't going to play him regularly. History shows that - John Terry (debuted in 1998) was the last home grown player they committed more than 30 starts to. In 20 years! Don't miss your career, Ruben, by waiting around for it happen.
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which history 😂. Andreas has more than 40 apps for Chelsea..
Muhbdot
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I think Sarri should tey and convert him to be a striker. I really think he could become the next Les Ferdinand. He is soo similar to him in game play. I think he looks way dangerous if put up front where he can in advertly became a focal point of attack and even hold up play and set up for others to score.
goodnessj
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He should go in January. He hasn't started a league game all season. He can't afford ANOTHER wasted year of his development. Chelsea just aren't going to play him regularly. History shows that - John Terry (debuted in 1998) was the last home grown player they committed more than 30 starts to. In 20 years! Don't miss your career, Ruben, by waiting around for it happen.
postag
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Has a better eye for goal than Morata.
abofeuy
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if kovavic leaves that left central midfield role is there to be taken
Hazardr
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Couldn't this be a revivial for the false 9? Feel like it could honestly be better then Morata and on par with Giroud.
yummyy
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Perhaps RLC values working with Sarri? His main issues at the moment are movement off the ball and his inability to press, both areas that Sarri should be able to improve. I do think he should start tonight instead of Kovacic.
building
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He deserves regular football. Let him live his dream. He doesn't strive to be a benchwarmer for players worse than him.
Loganew
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The right thing for him to do is to stay put and fight for his play in the Chelsea Shirt,For as long as Sarri is around he's still can play a key role now and in the future.
snookera
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I believe it's time for him to show hunger and fight for his place in that Chelsea team.
Footballlimr
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Come home to the Palace
Tylerddr
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One of the most gifted players I have ever seen, also quite lazy, that's his problem.
princesss
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didn't think we could loan any more players haha
Wendyritchier
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Absolutely no chance of getting this lad 👌🏻 probably a figure of 30million!
collection
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Stop talking about Sarri ball. There is no such thing. You think he invented passing the ball quickly ? RLC could do no worse than our current 2 strikers who miss too many chances. RLC gets a chance and scores. The problem is we have too many mid field players so he wont get enough chances.
fencing
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Talent wise we all know this guy is better than Barkley and Kovacic, but was too lazy. Now his work rate went up and I am ready to jump on the "RLC must start" bandwagon
Merlelin
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RLC definately deserves a run in the PL. He offers a completely different dimension to the midfield with his power and drive and hunger to attack and score. Would love to see him link up with the forwards and show his class
oedipus
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I would really like to see what midfield of Barkley, Kante and RLC combined is capable of, with Kante playing in his preferred deeper role. Those guys can start attacks, but they also add a lot of raw power to MF, Ross and Ruben are also quite creative. Jorginho is just a little bit too nimble for PL
keystar
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If you want to be great, don't listen to English media. Be calm and committed, your time will surely come.
wishing
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I am not the coach but this kid could easily get 20+ goals in a season as a striker. He can't do worse than the current donkeys called strikers at chelsea at the moment
Mattmarlon
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Sarri is doing wonders with the squad. You dont always have to resolve issues with a chequebook. Loghtus and Barkley are in good form, more like signing new players. They are both improving defensively and offensively.
Roerdlizese
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Another loan move could kill Loftus-Cheek's Chelsea career
Zukioz
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YOU'RE GOING NO WHERE. GIVE HIM REGULAR PLAY TIME FROM NOW NOT LATER HE IS BETTER THAN OTHERS EXCEPT HAZARD AND KANTE
Harryjaden
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loftus cheek to stay if he can even get a hat trick put him in striker position
as_win10
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Ruben Loftus Cheek 6 Starts 6 Goals Improving match by match Quality player
Gordonskee
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Definitely Wise is right. Loftus-cheek has developed a lot in term of defensive and attacking attributes. He has a spectacular link up play with other attackers that's why he's scoring goals. With time, I believe he'll be one of the regular starters. Loan deal shouldn't be an option for him.
kushal14
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make loftus cheek striker please , he is good at striker position