BREMEN, GERMANY - AUGUST 07: Ruben Loftus-Cheek of Chelsea runs with the ball during the pre-season friendly match between Werder Bremen and FC Chelsea at Weserstadion on August 7, 2016 in Bremen, Germany. (Photo by Boris Streubel/Getty Images)

Chelsea looking for ideal spot to send Ruben Loftus-Cheek on loan

According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea are keen to loan out Ruben Loftus-Cheek after the 20 year old failed to break into the first team this term.

Hopes were high for the English player under Antonio Conte, who gave him a few minutes early in the season, but since the switch to a 343 formation opportunities have been limited for him.

As one of the few Chelsea youngsters who has yet to go for a spell elsewhere, it makes sense that the club want to try getting Ruben some experience – preferably in the Premier League. But this is easier said than done. Too often in the recent past we’ve seen players go on loan to teams where they aren’t guaranteed a start. It is important that if no guaranteed starting spots are offered to the 20 year old in the Premier League then he is sent to a club in a lower division or abroad where he will play. At this stage of his career, getting time on the field must take priority over the quality of his teammates.

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