Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek could be sidelined for some time yet, judging by Frank Lampard’s latest comments.
Chelsea fans have been left saddened by Frank Lampard’s update on Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s injury.
There had been hope around Chelsea that Loftus-Cheek was on the verge of coming back from a knee problem, which has kept him out since May.
However, Lampard has suggested that it still could be some time before Loftus-Cheek is seen in a Chelsea shirt again.
“He hasn’t had a new one,” Lampard said to Football London. “It isn’t flying along as we were. We don’t have a timescale.”
Lampard’s words on Loftus-Cheek have left Chelsea supporters gutted, as there is great excitement about how he could perform in Lampard’s system.
Loftus-Cheek’s return for Chelsea will be a huge boost for Lampard when it does eventually come.
The England international should add to the Blues attacking threat, and offer them effective cover in two positions.
Loftus-Cheek can play in any of the three attacking roles behind Chelsea’s striker, or he could even be utilised in a deeper midfield slot if needed.
Even without Loftus-Cheek Chelsea have coped well so far this season, and they beat Aston Villa 2-1 last night to get back to winning ways.
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