Cesc Fabregas has sung the praises of Chelsea youngster Ruben Loftus-Cheek in an interview with Goal.com.
The Spanish maestro says Loftus-Cheek looks more like a 28-year-old than his actual tender age of 20.
During a Puma boot launch event, Fabregas said:
He has the quality for sure, he is strong, he doesn’t seem to be physically 20, he seems like he’s 28. So now he just has to show technically how he is capable of playing and show his qualities on the pitch – but definitely he can be one to look out for in the future.
After a lacklustre campaign for Chelsea, one bright spot for fans and owner Roman Abramovich is the use of younger players and their rise into contention for a first-team spot.
Guus Hiddink, since his arrival, has blooded a number of them and his decisions seem to have been justified by good performances.
Fabregas mentioned a few more players that have had their opportunities this campaign.
All of them have their qualities and they are pushing hard to have their spot. Kenedy is a real talent, Ruben is playing [in the first team] now. [Bertrand] Traore has been in the squad for the whole year and had his chances as well, it is fantastic to see.
Newly appointed manager Antonio Conte joins his new club this summer and it will be interesting to see if the talented youngsters at Chelsea can continue to force their way into the club’s plans.
