Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has likened Ruben Loftus-Cheek to Michael Ballack (Pictures: Getty)Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has likened Blues loanee Ruben Loftus-Cheek to legendary footballer Michael Ballack. Loftus-Cheek has made 82 appearances for Chelsea since graduating from the club’s academy and making his first-team debut in 2014. AdvertisementAdvertisementAsked whether Loftus-Cheek will return to Stamford Bridge this summer following his loan stint at Fulham, Tuchel said: ‘It is not decided yet. He told tribalfootball: ‘For me, Ruben Loftus-Cheek is an outstanding player. He’s already got caps but he can get a lot more if he’s playing regularly.

Source: Metro April 30, 2021 13:01 UTC