Eden Hazard has claimed that his Chelsea team-mate Ruben Loftus-Cheek can become one of the best midfielders in the country.
Opening his Premier League account for the season against Burnley three days later, the 22-year-old was once again on the scoresheet on Sunday as he netted a fine goal against Fulham.
"He's a fantastic player," the Belgian told
Sky Sports . "We all know. I've trained with him for five years.
"I saw him when he was young, now he is not so young but he can still improve.
"But in the future I think he will be one of the best midfielders in the country."
The England international has made a big impression for the club over the past six weeks following his hat-trick against BATE Borisov in the Europa League.