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title: "Loftus-Cheek insists he ‘loves’ Chelsea"
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author: "Luke Osman"
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published: "2018-11-02T19:04:15Z"
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# Loftus-Cheek insists he ‘loves’ Chelsea

Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has insisted that he “loves” the club and is willing to continue fighting for his place in the team.

As quoted by [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/11542943/ruben-loftus-cheek-understands-why-there-are-calls-to-leave-chelsea), the England international responded to claims that he should depart Stamford Bridge in the quest of first-team football on a more regular basis.

Loftus-Cheek has featured regularly for the Blues this season in cup competitions but has yet to start a Premier League match despite his recent run of form.

The midfielder netted his first senior hat-trick for Chelsea in their comprehensive Europa League win against BATE Borisov and also recently scored in the Blues’ 4-0 win at Burnley in the Premier League.

![Clive Rose/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1053452062-1.jpg)

Loftus-Cheek, 22, discussed his limited opportunities in West London but was clear in his intentions to push on under Maurizio Sarri. The midfielder said:

> I hear it a lot, and I can see why people are saying that, because I’m 22 now and haven’t got too many Premier League starts to my name.

> I haven’t played too many minutes, whether it be in the Premier League and the Championship, and at 22 it’s not seen as enough by some people. I do hear it. I love the club and I love Chelsea, I want to play for Chelsea.

Loftus-Cheek will be keen to feature this weekend when his Chelsea side come up against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.