RUBEN LOFTUS-CHEEK NEWS

Returns in Cup match Loftus-Cheek (undisclosed) played 17 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's Cup win against Tottenham.

Impact Loftus-Cheek is back from whatever was ailing him the past two weeks. He suffered the issue Dec. 16 and he looks to be recovered, meaning Chelsea's depth is getting back to regular. Of course, if the regular three midfielders are healthy, Loftus-Cheek is the fourth option, which could see him start fewer matches in the second half of the season.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Wednesday Loftus-Cheek (undisclosed) will not be an option versus Brighton on Wednesday.

Impact It will be the third straight absence for Loftus-Cheek due to his lingering undisclosed injury. Until the team provides a more concrete timeline, fantasy players should probably consider the midfielder out indefinitely at this point. Even once cleared to return, Loftus-Cheek is far from a lock for the starting XI, though he did feature in five of the club's previous six contests before getting hurt.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Doubt for Sunday Loftus-Cheek is a doubt for Sunday's match against Wolves "because he's in pain," according to manager Thomas Tuchel. "I don't know if it is possible for them to travel with us tom...

Impact Loftus-Cheek received a couple knocks in Thursday's match and it wouldn't be surprising to see him completely miss out Sunday on a short week. He's started five of the team's last six matches and there's a chance both N'Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic are back in the XI Sunday.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Good to face Leeds Loftus-Cheek (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's match against Leeds, according to manager Thomas Tuchel.

Impact Clearly, whatever issue Loftus-Cheek picked up in warmups midweek wasn't major. It's expected he'll return to the XI Saturday given that Chelsea don't really have any other health options to play there. The midfielder has five shots in his last three starts, but his upside remains limited, as seen all of last season at Fulham.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Injured in warmups Wednesday Loftus-Cheek picked up an undisclosed injury in warmups Wednesday, according to manager Thomas Tuchel.

Impact Loftus-Cheek was set for his fourth-straight start Wednesday until he picked up an injury, forcing Reece James to play centrally next to Ross Barkley. Chelsea have massive injury issues in the midfield and it's unknown how long Loftus-Cheek will be out.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Juventus Loftus-Cheek won two of two tackles and six duels, had two successful take-ons and picked up an assist in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Loftus-Cheek contributed to the third goal for his side by picking his way through a defender in the box. He came in late for N'Golo Kante, who subbed off in the first half. He could see regular playing time if the teammate is forced to miss time. He has posted three assists, nine shots and ten tackles in 11 appearances (three starts). Chelsea will host Manchester United Sunday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Academy graduates send Chelsea through with CL win over Juve

Three Chelsea academy graduates scored in a 4-0 victory over Juventus that secured a place in the round of 16 of the Champions League

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Champions League hits and misses: Same old questions of Manchester United, Ruben Loftus-Cheek shines for Chelsea Plus: Ruben Loftus-Cheek furthered his cause to become a Chelsea regular after impressing during their narrow win at Malmo to remain on cour...

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • SKY.COM

Thomas Tuchel challenges Ruben Loftus-Cheek after impressing in Chelsea's win over Malmo Ruben Loftus-Cheek started only his second Champions League match as Chelsea overcame Malmo; Thomas Tuchel: I am very happy with him and the...

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • SKY.COM

Chelsea romps to 7-0 win over Norwich in Premier League

Chelsea has coped just fine without its injured strikers

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Assists as substitute Loftus-Cheek had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two shots (both on goal) during Saturday's 7-0 win over Norwich City.

Impact Loftus-Cheek entered the match in the 64th minute and set up Mason Mount's third goal of the match in the 91st. The assist was the second of the season for the midfielder coming from his lone chance created during his limited time on the pitch.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mendy, Chilwell earn Chelsea 1-0 win at Brentford in EPL

Edouard Mendy’s string of stunning saves ensures Chelsea stays top of the English Premier League as Ben Chilwell’s strike seals a nervy 1-0 win at Brentford

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Ruben Loftus-Cheek, the Chelsea revival The talk with Tuchel and the pre-season dedication that are behind the midfielder's return to the Chelsea team

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Assists opening goal Loftus-Cheek had an assist while taking two off target shots and creating two chances during Saturday's 3-1 win over Southampton.

Impact Loftus-Cheek set up Trevoh Chalobah in the ninth minute, assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season for the midfielder, in his first league start of the year, while his two chances created tied for the second highest total on the team.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in team Loftus-Cheek (COVID-19) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Liverpool.

Impact Loftus-Cheek returns to the team Saturday after missing the first two matches of the season because of COVID-19. It's unlikely he'll have much of a role at Chelsea this season and it wouldn't be surprising if he was sent away on loan again.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tested positive for COVID-19 Loftus-Cheek tested positive for COVID-19 last week following the trip for the Super Cup, reports The Sun.

Impact Loftus-Cheek is expected to have a role on the team, but he'll now miss the first couple matches of the season because of a positive COVID-19 result. After appearing in 30 matches for Fulham last season, he should be able to find a role somewhere other than Chelsea.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Confidence knocked but working tirelessly - what next for Ruben Loftus-Cheek? Ruben Loftus-Cheek's loan to Fulham has not worked out but will he fit in under Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea? His career is at a crossroads

APRIL 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Man United beats Fulham 2-1, back atop Premier League

Paul Pogba scored a long-range winner for the second time in a week as Manchester United came from behind to beat Fulham 2-1 and move back to the top of the Premier League

JANUARY 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Tottenham held to 1-1 draw by Fulham in Premier League

Fulham’s fury at having to play Tottenham at just two days’ notice was shown to be misplaced as it came from behind to draw 1-1 in the Premier League

JANUARY 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Fulham out of bottom 3 in EPL with 0-0 draw against Brighton

Fulham moved out of the bottom three in the Premier League by securing a hard-fought 0-0 draw with Brighton

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Everton wins 3-2 after more penalty woe for Fulham

Everton was aided by another embarrassing missed penalty by Fulham as it won 3-2 to end a three-match losing streak in the Premier League

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • Associated Press

Can Fulham transfers turn around their season? Could Fulham's deadline day signings — Joachim Andersen, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek...

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Barkley loaned to Villa as Chelsea starts trimming squad

Chelsea has begun the process of trimming its squad after a record spending spree by loaning England midfielder Ross Barkley to Aston Villa for the rest of the season

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Analysis: Chelsea defies pandemic with $250M overhaul

Chelsea has flexed its financial muscles amid widespread belt-tightening across most of European soccer during a pandemic by embarking on a $250 million spending spree

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • Associated Press