Football news - Maurizio Sarri backs Ruben Loftus-Cheek to become one of Europe’s best
ByEurosport
Updated 14/03/2019 at 22:27 GMT
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has backed midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek to become one of the best in Europe.
Loftus-Cheek, 23, was considered to be one of the most promising players in the world during his time in the Chelsea academy but he has struggled to kick on in his senior career.
The midfielder has suffered from the constant change in the Chelsea dugout, as well as suffering from multiple injuries.
However after a starring role in Chelsea’s 5-0 victory over Dynamo Kiev on Thursday Sarri was full of praise for the England international.
"He did very well. He is improving in the last month," Sarri told BT Sport.
"He has been able to train after the problem with the back. He had a wonderful match and I'm really happy that he could play for 90 minutes.
"His potential as a player is very, very, high. Physically, technically and tactically he is improving.
"I think he can become one of the best midfielders, not only in England but in Europe."
The Blues are through to the quarter-finals of the Europa League after winning 8-0 on aggregate.
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