Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri doesn’t want to turn his new side into Napoli 2.0.

Tiemoue Bakayoko has left Chelsea to join Serie A side AC Milan on a season-long loan. Ruben Loftus-Cheek wants to stay at Chelsea and fight for a first-team place this season despite reported interest from Schalke, sources have told ESPN FC.
Reports in England said Schalke are prepared to offer Loftus-Cheek regular football, after Thursday’s closure of the Premier League transfer window eliminated the possibility of a loan to another club in England.
Chelsea have been adamant all summer that Loftus-Cheek is not for sale at any price, though there is an acceptance that he may have…

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Gab Marcotti explains how Chelsea’s managerial situation will play into Eden Hazard’s decision to stay at Stamford Bridge or leave for Real Madrid.

Gab Marcotti puts himself in the shoes of the Chelsea brass and explains why the club should hold off on replacing Antonio Conte with Maurizio Sarri.
England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is eager to play regularly for Chelsea next season but said that the lofty expectations at the Premier League club makes it difficult for academy players to break into the first team.
Loftus-Cheek, 22, has made just 32 appearances for Chelsea since his senior debut in 2015 and his future at the club remains uncertain despite an impressive loan spell at Crystal Palace and call-up for England’s World Cup squad.
“I’m confident in my ability that I can do well wherever…

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England’s Ruben Loftus-Cheek revealed the team have discussed how to deal with potential racist remarks from fans. REPINO, Russia — England may have discussed the question of how to react if there are racist incidents at the World Cup but midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek says the issue is not on his mind.
England full-back Danny Rose recently revealed he had told his family not to travel to Russia due to his concerns over racism in the country.
“That’s Danny’s choice. I’m not thinking about it too much. If it happens we’ll deal with it but, looking ahead, I’m just going with the flow,” Loftus-Cheek said on Friday.
The…

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Alejandro Moreno and Shaka Hislop believe Alvaro Morata’s regression in a Chelsea uniform cost him his chance at making Spain’s World Cup team.

With Man City reportedly ready to bid big for Eden Hazard, Paul Mariner analyses the Belgian’s situation at Chelsea and whether he needs a fresh challenge.

The FC crew interpret what Willian’s now-deleted Instagram post says about Chelsea players’ relationship with Antonio Conte and Conte’s future.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek has spoken about the difficulties faced by young players breaking into the Chelsea team, as he prepares to play in the World Cup for England.
Loftus-Cheek spent the season on loan at Crystal Palace, after failing to make much of an impression on the senior side at Stamford Bridge, despite excelling at youth level. He was part of the Chelsea teams that won the FA Youth Cup in 2014 (a tournament they have won five years in a row), and also the first of their UEFA Youth League-winning…

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The ESPN FC crew debate their selections for the best XI from Week 34 in the Premier League. Ruben Loftus-Cheek has said he is yet to make a decision about his Chelsea future.
Midfielder Loftus-Cheek, on loan at Crystal Palace, produced an impressive performance in Saturday’s 3-2 win over Brighton at Selhurst Park.
The win eased Palace’s relegation fears, with Loftus-Cheek assured in only his fourth appearance of 2018.
Palace manager Roy Hodgson backed the 22-year-old to earn a place in Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the World Cup, and there are suggestions that he would like to sign…

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Former England international Paul Mariner reacts to the squad for friendlies against the Netherlands and Italy.

Former England international Paul Mariner reacts to the squad for friendlies against the Netherlands and Italy.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek said he still hopes to earn a place in the England squad at this summer’s World Cup despite an injury-hit season for Crystal Palace.
The 22-year-old, on loan from Chelsea, has struggled with back and ankle injuries and made his first appearance of 2018 for Palace when he replaced Wilfried Zaha as an 89th-minute substitute in Saturday’s 2-0 away victory over Huddersfield Town.
A lack of football has seen Loftus-Cheek — who was voted man of the match on his senior England debut…

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Nemanja Matic scores a stunning volley in stoppage time to cap Manchester United’s comeback against Crystal Palace.
Crystal Palace expect Ruben Loftus-Cheek to return to the club on Monday and be declared fit to play for the first time in 2018.
The on-loan midfielder, 22, has been with parent club Chelsea since his last first-team appearance — in the 3-2 defeat by Arsenal on Dec. 28.
He has been receiving treatment on an ankle injury and also suffered setbacks in his attempts to recover.
Loftus-Cheek had previously been so influential that he had been expected to be included in the England squad for the summer’s…

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Bakary Sako’s first-half strike gave Crystal Palace a deserved win over Burnley as they continued their fine form under Roy Hodgson.
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson hopes Ruben Loftus-Cheek can return from injury in time to reignite his World Cup hopes after revealing the midfielder may require surgery.
On-loan Chelsea player Loftus-Cheek was expected to be sidelined for a matter of weeks with an ankle problem but Hodgson admits the initial diagnosis was incorrect.
The 21-year-old, who has not featured since Dec. 28, enjoyed an impressive start to his season-long stay with Palace, resulting in England manager Gareth Southgate…

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Roy Hodgson says Crystal Palace’s players deserve the credit for getting off the bottom and into the mix of club’s vying for Premier League survival.

Brighton’s Australian keeper Mathew Ryan revealed it didn’t take him long to learn about the hatred between Crystal Palace and the Seagulls.
Roy Hodgson has revealed Crystal Palace would love to sign Ruben Loftus-Cheek on a permanent basis.
He has also warned any potential bidders for Wilfried Zaha that they are wasting their time.
Both Loftus-Cheek and Zaha have been instrumental in the remarkable improvement seen since Hodgson’s appointment as manager, in which Palace have climbed to mid-table from near-certainties for relegation.
If Zaha has produced the finest and most consistent form of his career, Loftus-Cheek — on loan from Chelsea…

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