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Set for minutes Loftus-Cheek has been on the bench each of the last two matches and figures to be closer to fitness coming out of a short break.

Impact It's unclear what the role for Loftus-Cheek will be following transfers, but he was getting a decent amount of minutes prior to injury. Without Jorginho in the squad, he figures to have a decent role, though at this point, nothing is guaranteed until Potter decides on his favorite players and a preferred formation.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May be ready to start Loftus-Cheek could be an option to start versus Liverpool on Saturday. Manager Graham Potter told reporters, "He's a lot closer now so he can play more minutes."

Impact Loftus-Cheek was on the bench versus Crystal Palace on Sunday but never actually got onto the pitch. Prior to his injury absence, the midfielder had started six of the club's prior eight contests and should be in contention to reclaim that spot in the starting XI once fully fit.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench against Palace Loftus-Cheek was fit and in the match day squad for Sunday's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.

Impact Loftus-Cheek didn't feature in the match but his inclusion was notable as he returned from a leg injury. The midfielder should remain as a peripheral figure at the club capable of playing in a variety of positions.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Working toward fitness Loftus-Cheek (leg) is getting closer to a return, according to manager Graham Potter.

Impact Loftus-Cheek was supposedly training a week ago, but he's still not ready to play and it's unclear when that will happen. He's been out since Nov. 12, the match before the World Cup break, and it seems like he'll remain out until the next international break. Fortunately for Chelsea, Denis Zakaria has found a role and receiving time where needed.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Thursday Loftus-Cheek (leg) will miss out versus Manchester City on Thursday.

Impact Loftus-Cheek has resumed training with the squad, so perhaps he will be ready to go when the club faces Fulham on Jan. 12. While far from a lock, the midfielder has started more often than not, featuring in 13 of his 20 appearances in the squad. Even when healthy, Loftus-Cheek shouldn't be expected to offer more than mid-range fantasy value given his limited offensive upside.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Loftus-Cheek (leg) returned to training with Chelsea ahead of Thursday's clash against Manchester City, Football.London'sAdam Newson reported Monday.

Impact Loftus-Cheek has been out since suffering a leg injury just before the World Cup break in November, but he's back with Chelsea's squad and might be available for the mid-week game against City. He has 12 Premier League starts to his name this season mostly either in midfield or at right wing-back.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in squad to face Forest Loftus-Cheek is not in the match day squad to face Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

Impact Loftus-Cheek remains out as he continues to recover from a leg injury suffered in Chelsea's final match before the World Cup. The midfielder's next chance to return comes Thursday against Manchester City.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return soon Loftus-Cheek (leg) might be able to return to training in a week, according to manager Graham Potter during a winter training camp in Abu Dhabi. "Ruben (Loftus-Cheek) is doing som...

Impact Loftus-Cheek picked up an injury just before the World Cup and hasn't returned to full fitness yet. Given the schedule, he figures to be nearly back when competitive matches resume in late-December.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of training Loftus-Cheek hasn't been in training with Chelsea due to a leg injury, football.london reports.

Impact Loftus-Cheek has remained out of Chelsea training due to a leg injury picked up against Newcastle. He has traveled with the squad for an Abu Dhabi friendly, but isn't likely to return to training before returning to London. Loftus-Cheek will hope to make it back on the training pitch before a Dec. 27 clash with Bournemouth in the Premier League.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Departs with early knock Loftus-Cheek came off during the seventh minute of Saturday's matchup with Newcastle with an apparent leg injury.

Impact Loftus-Cheek went down early in this contest and was replaced by Thiago Silva in the seventh. He appeared to be favoring his lower leg. He'll likely receive further testing after the match, and additional information should be provided at that time.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores own goal in loss Loftus-Cheek took a shot and created two chances in Saturday's match against Brighton. Unfortunately for him, he also scored an own goal in the 4-1 defeat.

Impact Loftus-Cheek inadvertently knocked a corner kick into his own net on Saturday. He has started six of Chelsea's nine matches across the Premier League and Champions League in October, mostly from midfield but also sometimes at right wing-back.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 29, 2022 • YOUTUBE

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OCTOBER 22, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Chelsea draws 0-0 at Brentford, still unbeaten under Potter

Chelsea maintained its unbeaten run under Graham Potter but had to settle for a point after a lackluster 0-0 draw at Brentford in the Premier League

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Assists in win Loftus-Cheek assisted once to go with zero corners in Wednesday's 3-0 victory versus AC Milan.

Impact Loftus-Cheek earned his first assist of the campaign during his first Champions League start. The attacking midfielder made his first Champions League start in midfield, and was largely held out of the attack, taking a more defensive role throughout. On one of the rare chances he got to go forward Loftus-Cheek was able to add the assist. Despite the assist it's likely that Loftus-Cheek is a rotational option more often than not during an incredibly busy October schedule.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sterling gives 10-man Chelsea 2-1 win over Leicester in EPL

Raheem Sterling’s first goals for Chelsea gave the 10-man Blues a 2-1 victory over winless Leicester in the English Premier League

AUGUST 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Kante, Loftus-Cheek miss Chelsea US tour over vaccine rules

Chelsea will be without N’Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek for preseason games in the United States because they do not meet the vaccination requirements

JULY 9, 2022 • Associated Press

On bench in season finale Loftus-Cheek was an unused substitute in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Watford.

Impact Loftus-Cheek was perhaps more involved than many would have expected in his return to Chelsea this season, grabbing two assists in 24 Premier League appearances (13 starts). But with such a crowded midfield, he was often asked to fill in on the right wing rather than in the center of the park, and the 26-year-old will in all likelihood remain a backup option if he stays at Chelsea next season.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 10, 2022 • SKY.COM

Chelsea collapses to 2-2 EPL draw in front of new ownership

Chelsea’s prospective new ownership has watched Romelu Lukaku score his first English Premier League goals in 2022 before the team collapsed to 2-2 against Wolverhampton to leave w...

MAY 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Arsenal, Spurs maintain CL chase; survival boost for Everton

Arsenal remained in fourth place after Gabriel's header secured a 2-1 win at West Ham in the Premier League

MAY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Four created chances during start Loftus-Cheek created four chances across 76 minutes during a win Sunday versus West Ham.

Impact Loftus-Cheek created more chances than any of his Chelsea teammates did Sunday. His most recent stat line indicates he benefited from starting again. Concerning the Chelsea team's last four Premier League games, Loftus-Cheek logged a start each time.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New owner incoming, Chelsea into FA Cup final with Liverpool

Chelsea will play Liverpool in the FA Cup final after beating Crystal Palace 2-0

APRIL 17, 2022 • Associated Press

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APRIL 17, 2022 • YOUTUBE

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