Ex-Chelsea midfielder, Joe Cole has said that Ruben Loftus-Cheek has been ‘outstanding’ this season.
He said the 25-year-old has been a key player under Thomas Tuchel.
Loftus-Cheek had gone out on loan to Crystal Palace and Fulham in recent seasons since coming through the Academy.
Many expected the England midfielder to once again go out on loan this year but the player decided to stay at Stamford Bridge and fight for his place under Tuchel.
With the likes of Mason Mount and N’Golo Kante injured this season, Loftus-Cheek has stepped in and delivered plenty of good performances.
“He’s been outstanding,” Cole said on Amazon Prime.
“A lot of people raised eyebrows when he stayed there because it didn’t quite work for Ruben when he was at Fulham last year.
“He looked disinterested and looked like he was carrying injury but he’s been outstanding.
“He’s actually been the pick of the bunch for Chelsea. He looks fit, strong, lean.
“That’s the demands he [Tuchel] sets. He’s gone clean slate and [said] this is what’s expected, this is the level.
“You’re either on the train with us or you jump off and Ruben has jumped on the train and he’s driving the train at the moment.”
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