Ruben Loftus-Cheek makes a statement on his future at Chelsea

Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who has impressed for the Three Lions in recent games, has hinted he could look to depart Stamford Bridge in the summer in case he is not guaranteed regular football. Though Loftus-cheek was sidelined at the start of the year due to ankle injury, Gareth Southgate still elected him to play for England in the World Cup. After his good performances for the national team, the midfielder now demands a regular starting place at Chelsea. "That's the key for me next season regarding where I end up. I want to play," he said. "I want to play as much as I can. And even this past season just gone I didn't play as much as I would have liked because of injuries. So I still feel I need a proper season of playing, wherever it is. "I do understand Chelsea are a big club and there is always pressure on managers to win games and trophies. So I understand they might not be willing to take a chance on someone at a bigger club. "We'll see what happens. I'm confident in my ability and that I can do well, wherever it is. But I'm not thinking about whether I'm going to play at Chelsea right now. I'm only focused on the tournament."  

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