Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has offered Ruben Loftus-Cheek a surprise lifeline.Loftus-Cheek was once seen as Chelsea's next great hope when he broke into the first team in 2014; he made 82 appearances over the next seven years.
However, since his debut, talents such as Mason Mount and Callum Hudson-Odoi have emerged, leaving Loftus-Cheek stuck between a rock and a hard place.
In an attempt to gain some first-team experience, the Englishman joined both Fulham and Crystal Palace on loan - where he has shown glimpses of his potential.However, when asked about Loftus-Cheek returning to Stamford Bridge in the summer Tuchel made a surprising comparison."He reminded me a little bit in his style of play and movement of Michael Ballack. "There were.
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