Ruben Loftus-Cheek
![Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino celebrates an own goal from Norwich City defender Grant Hanley in the Premier League on August 9, 2019 Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino celebrates an own goal from Norwich City defender Grant Hanley in the Premier League on August 9, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/19/32/livnor.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Preview: Liverpool vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Super Cup clash between Liverpool and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Aug 12, 10:53
![Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante scores the opening goal in his side's EFL Cup semi-final second leg with Tottenham Hotspur on January 24, 2019 Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante scores the opening goal in his side's EFL Cup semi-final second leg with Tottenham Hotspur on January 24, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea injury, suspension list vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup fixture with Liverpool.
Aug 12, 10:30
![Frank Lampard on the touchline during Chelsea's friendly with Red Bull Salzburg on July 31, 2019. Frank Lampard on the touchline during Chelsea's friendly with Red Bull Salzburg on July 31, 2019.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Chelsea could line up against Manchester United
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Aug 10, 19:26
![Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kante in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Chelsea on April 28, 2019 Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kante in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Chelsea on April 28, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League opener against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Aug 7, 19:06
![Christian Pulisic celebrates scoring for Chelsea on July 31, 2019 Christian Pulisic celebrates scoring for Chelsea on July 31, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Borussia Monchengladbach vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's pre-season clash between Borussia Monchengladbach and Chelsea, including team news and predicted lineups.
Aug 1, 21:21
![Derby County manager Frank Lampard pictured on March 5, 2019 Derby County manager Frank Lampard pictured on March 5, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Kawasaki Frontale vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Friday's pre-season friendly between Kawasaki Frontale and Chelsea.
Jul 17, 17:45
![Ruben Loftus-Cheek celebrates his third goal of the night in Chelsea's 3-1 win over BATE Borisov on October 25, 2018 Ruben Loftus-Cheek celebrates his third goal of the night in Chelsea's 3-1 win over BATE Borisov on October 25, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ruben Loftus-Cheek agrees new contract with Chelsea
Loftus-Cheek has made 72 first-team appearances for the club.
Jul 6, 15:06
![Mason Mount pictured for Derby in October 2018 Mason Mount pictured for Derby in October 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Report: Chelsea open contract talks with midfielder Mason Mount
A report claims that Mason Mount is to sign a new long-term deal with Chelsea after impressing on loan with Vitesse and Derby County over the past two seasons.
Jul 4, 09:08
![Harry Maguire in action for Leicester City in March 2019 Harry Maguire in action for Leicester City in March 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Wednesday Papers: Harry Maguire, Gareth Bale, Paul Pogba
Harry Maguire is the subject of transfer rumours.
Jul 3, 06:25
![Chelsea's Ruben Loftus-Cheek is challenged by Liverpool's Joel Matip in the Premier League at Anfield on April 14, 2019 Chelsea's Ruben Loftus-Cheek is challenged by Liverpool's Joel Matip in the Premier League at Anfield on April 14, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ruben Loftus-Cheek 'agrees new long-term Chelsea deal'
England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek agrees a new five-year contract with Chelsea, according to a report.
Jul 2, 21:16
![Derby County manager Frank Lampard pictured on March 5, 2019 Derby County manager Frank Lampard pictured on March 5, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Chelsea could line up under Frank Lampard
Chelsea are keen to appoint Frank Lampard as their new manager, but how may the Blues line up if the club legend returns to Stamford Bridge?
Jun 26, 16:00
![General view of Manchester City's Etihad Stadium taken September 2018 General view of Manchester City's Etihad Stadium taken September 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester City 'beat Chelsea to Millwall prospect'
Manchester City reportedly beat Chelsea to the signing of 16-year-old Millwall prospect Samuel Edozie.
Jun 21, 15:04
![Alexander Lacazette celebrates his goal against Newcastle United with Arsenal teammate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on April 4, 2019 Alexander Lacazette celebrates his goal against Newcastle United with Arsenal teammate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on April 4, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Combined XI: Chelsea vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from the squads of Chelsea and Arsenal ahead of Wednesday's Europa League final clash in Baku.
May 27, 17:30
![Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante reacts after missing a chance during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019 Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante reacts after missing a chance during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Chelsea could line up against Arsenal in the Europa League final
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up for Wednesday's Europa League final showdown with Arsenal in Baku.
May 27, 13:32
![Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette dribbles with the ball against Chelsea in the Premier League on January 19, 2019. Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette dribbles with the ball against Chelsea in the Premier League on January 19, 2019.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Chelsea vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Europa League showdown between Chelsea and Arsenal in Baku, including team news and predicted lineups.
May 27, 12:57
![N'Golo Kante in action for Chelsea on September 15, 2018 N'Golo Kante in action for Chelsea on September 15, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante to miss Europa League final?
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante will reportedly miss the Europa League final with Arsenal due to a knee injury.
May 26, 17:40
![Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action during a pre-season friendly with Lyon in August 2018 Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action during a pre-season friendly with Lyon in August 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Europa League final showdown with Arsenal.
May 22, 12:00
![Curious Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri on April 18, 2019 Curious Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri on April 18, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri 'fuming' over Ruben Loftus-Cheek injury
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri is reportedly still 'fuming' over the serious Achilles injury sustained by Ruben Loftus-Cheek in a friendly fixture last week.
May 22, 09:24
![Ruben Loftus-Cheek celebrates his third goal of the night in Chelsea's 3-1 win over BATE Borisov on October 25, 2018 Ruben Loftus-Cheek celebrates his third goal of the night in Chelsea's 3-1 win over BATE Borisov on October 25, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ruben Loftus-Cheek 'confused' by Achilles injury
Chelsea midfielder vows to come back stronger after surgery.
May 17, 16:01
![Ruben Loftus-Cheek celebrates his third goal of the night in Chelsea's 3-1 win over BATE Borisov on October 25, 2018 Ruben Loftus-Cheek celebrates his third goal of the night in Chelsea's 3-1 win over BATE Borisov on October 25, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ruben Loftus-Cheek injury: Five other players to have suffered ruptured Achilles
The Chelsea and England midfielder was injured in a friendly.
May 16, 21:06
![Ruben Loftus-Cheek celebrates his third goal of the night in Chelsea's 3-1 win over BATE Borisov on October 25, 2018 Ruben Loftus-Cheek celebrates his third goal of the night in Chelsea's 3-1 win over BATE Borisov on October 25, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea confirm serious Ruben Loftus-Cheek injury
The 23-year-old will miss the Europa League final.
May 16, 21:03
![Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action for Chelsea in pre-season on August 3, 2018 Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action for Chelsea in pre-season on August 3, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ruben Loftus-Cheek facing a year on the sidelines with ACL injury?
Ruben Loftus-Cheek reportedly faces between six months to a year on the sidelines after injuring his knee against New England Revolution on Thursday.
May 16, 14:22
![Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action for Chelsea in pre-season on August 3, 2018 Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action for Chelsea in pre-season on August 3, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ruben Loftus-Cheek injured in Chelsea friendly win in USA
The Blues were in the US for a charity friendly as part of the club's Say No To Antisemitism campaign.
May 16, 08:11
![Chelsea's Ruben Loftus-Cheek celebrates scoring against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on April 3, 2019. Chelsea's Ruben Loftus-Cheek celebrates scoring against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on April 3, 2019.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ruben Loftus-Cheek 'demands more first-team football before signing contract'
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek will reportedly not sign a new contract at Stamford Bridge until he is told that he will be used more regularly from next season.
May 15, 09:22
![Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri pictured on April 3, 2019 Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri pictured on April 3, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Chelsea could line up against Leicester City
Ahead of the game between Leicester City and Chelsea on Sunday afternoon, Sports Mole looks at how Maurizio Sarri's side could line up in the East Midlands.
May 11, 20:50
![Kepa Arrizabalaga saves a penalty for Chelsea on May 9, 2019 Kepa Arrizabalaga saves a penalty for Chelsea on May 9, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ruben Loftus-Cheek praises "fantastic" Kepa Arrizabalaga after penalty heroics
Spanish keeper praised for turning his Blues situation on its head.
May 11, 12:15
![Gonzalo Higuain celebrates after adding to the tally during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Watford on May 5, 2019 Gonzalo Higuain celebrates after adding to the tally during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Watford on May 5, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Leicester City vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Leicester City and Chelsea, including team news and predicted lineups.
May 10, 23:54
![Ruben Loftus-Cheek celebrates his third goal of the night in Chelsea's 3-1 win over BATE Borisov on October 25, 2018 Ruben Loftus-Cheek celebrates his third goal of the night in Chelsea's 3-1 win over BATE Borisov on October 25, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ruben Loftus-Cheek: 'It was right to sub me off'
Loftus-Cheek backs under-fire manager on substitution.
May 10, 17:41
![Eden Hazard in Chelsea training on May 1, 2019 Eden Hazard in Chelsea training on May 1, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Willian: 'Eden Hazard's head is still with Chelsea'
The Belgian scored the winning penalty as the side made the Europa League final.
May 10, 07:19
![Chelsea's Ruben Loftus-Cheek scores against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League on May 9, 2019. Chelsea's Ruben Loftus-Cheek scores against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League on May 9, 2019.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea reach Europa League final with penalty-shootout win over Frankfurt
Chelsea defeat Eintracht Frankfurt in a penalty shootout to set up a showdown with Premier League rivals Arsenal in the Europa League final.
May 9, 22:51
![Eintracht Frankfurt celebrate Luka Jovic's goal against Chelsea in the Europa League on May 9, 2019. Eintracht Frankfurt celebrate Luka Jovic's goal against Chelsea in the Europa League on May 9, 2019.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Live Commentary: Chelsea 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt (2-2 on aggregate, 4-3 on penalties)
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Chelsea edge out Eintracht Frankfurt in a penalty shootout to reach the Europa League final.
May 9, 19:55
![Chelsea's Ruben Loftus-Cheek celebrates scoring against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on April 3, 2019. Chelsea's Ruben Loftus-Cheek celebrates scoring against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on April 3, 2019.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ruben Loftus-Cheek provides update on Chelsea future
Ruben Loftus-Cheek says that he has no plans to leave Chelsea at the end of the season and could soon sign a new deal.
May 8, 23:14
![Ruben Loftus-Cheek celebrates his third goal of the night in Chelsea's 3-1 win over BATE Borisov on October 25, 2018 Ruben Loftus-Cheek celebrates his third goal of the night in Chelsea's 3-1 win over BATE Borisov on October 25, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ruben Loftus-Cheek rules out Chelsea exit
The England midfielder has scored nine goals for the Blues this season.
May 8, 15:21
![Curious Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri on April 18, 2019 Curious Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri on April 18, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Chelsea vs. Eintracht Frankfurt - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of the second leg of the Europa League semi-final between Chelsea and Eintracht Frankfurt.
May 7, 16:30
![Olivier Giroud in action for Chelsea on April 3, 2019 Olivier Giroud in action for Chelsea on April 3, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Chelsea could line up against Eintracht Frankfurt
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final against Eintracht Frankfurt.
May 7, 11:58
![Vincent Kompany celebrates his crucial goal during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on May 6, 2019 Vincent Kompany celebrates his crucial goal during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on May 6, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Premier League Team of the Week - Vincent Kompany, Eden Hazard, Marko Arnautovic
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for the penultimate gameweek of the season, including Vincent Kompany, Eden Hazard and four West Ham players.
May 7, 08:27
![Gonzalo Higuain celebrates after adding to the tally during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Watford on May 5, 2019 Gonzalo Higuain celebrates after adding to the tally during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Watford on May 5, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea ease past Watford to move up to third
Chelsea move to the brink of Champions League qualification courtesy of a 3-0 win over Watford which lifts them up to third in the Premier League table.
May 5, 15:53
![Andreas Christensen and Troy Deeney in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Watford on May 5, 2019 Andreas Christensen and Troy Deeney in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Watford on May 5, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Live Commentary: Chelsea 3-0 Watford - as it happened
Relive Chelsea's 3-0 win over Watford at Stamford Bridge as the Blues take a giant stride towards securing a top-four finish.
May 5, 13:55
![Ruben Loftus-Cheek celebrates his third goal of the night in Chelsea's 3-1 win over BATE Borisov on October 25, 2018 Ruben Loftus-Cheek celebrates his third goal of the night in Chelsea's 3-1 win over BATE Borisov on October 25, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ruben Loftus-Cheek provides positive update on ongoing back injury
The Chelsea midfielder impressed during the draw in Frankfurt.
May 4, 10:50
![Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action for Chelsea in pre-season on August 3, 2018 Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action for Chelsea in pre-season on August 3, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea to hold talks with Ruben Loftus-Cheek?
Chelsea are reportedly ready to hold contract talks with midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek at the end of the season.
May 3, 23:21