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title: "Chelsea: Tim Sherwood believes Ruben Loftus-Cheek is the most promising young Blue"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Georgia Goulding"
section: "Chelsea Football Club"
published: "2020-07-06T20:10:47Z"
modified: "2020-07-06T20:10:47Z"
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# Chelsea: Tim Sherwood believes Ruben Loftus-Cheek is the most promising young Blue

**Tim Sherwood believes that Ruben Loftus-Cheek is Chelsea’s standout young talent, despite his lengthy spell on the sidelines.**

Frank Lampard is [fielding a lot of youngsters](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-chelsea/leistungsdaten/verein/631) in his current squad and it seems the faith is paying off. The likes of Tammy Abraham and [Mason Mount](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours/mason-mount-profile/) have established themselves as [first team regulars](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-chelsea/leistungsdaten/verein/631) and have had impressive 2019/20 campaigns, scoring [21 goals between them](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-chelsea/leistungsdaten/verein/631) this term.

However, despite their promising numbers in front of goal, Sherwood believes that Chelsea still have their most valuable young player waiting in the wings. Loftus-Cheek has been limited to just [three Premier League appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ruben-loftus-cheek/leistungsdaten/spieler/202886) this season after suffering an achilles injury in May last year (via [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48292157)).

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“Look at the young kids that he’s \[Lampard\] blooding this year,’ Sherwood told DAZN (via [Metro](https://metro.co.uk/2020/07/05/tim-sherwood-names-ruben-loftus-cheek-best-young-player-chelsea-12948641/?ito=newsnow-feed)). “They’re gaining experience and the value that’s been placed on that group of players \[will benefit them\]. But it’s without their best one – their best kid in my opinion is Ruben Loftus-Cheek. I think he’s a Rolls-Royce of a footballer.”

Prior to his injury last season, Loftus-Cheek tallied 10 goals and five assists for Chelsea (via [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ruben-loftus-cheek/leistungsdaten/spieler/202886/plus/0?saison=2018)). If Lampard opts to make him a focal point in midfield, he could return to netting double figures next campaign.

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The 24-year-old made a 14-minute cameo against Watford at the weekend and missed a big chance to net himself a goal (via [Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/football/2020-07-04)). However, after being out for so long, it’s natural that he could need time to re-adjust to Premier League pace.

Chelsea’s next fixture will see them take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park tomorrow evening, a game in which Loftus-Cheek could be involved from the start.

***Do you think Ruben Loftus-Cheek should be made a regular starter for Chelsea next season? Have your say in the comments below!***