Loftus-Cheek back in training and might make surprise Chelsea return

Ruben Loftus-Cheek is back in training and could make a surprise return to action for Chelsea this weekend.

The Blues expected Loftus-Cheek to be sidelined for a lengthy spell while a persistent back problem is addressed.[phone]

[/phone]

But the England midfielder has responded very well to treatment and might even feature in Sunday’s FA Cup game against Sheffield Wednesday.

Assistant boss Gianfranco Zola revealed that Loftus-Cheek will be assessed on Saturday before a decision is taken on whether he will be involved in the fourth-round tie at Stamford Bridge.

Zola said: “Ruben has been back in training with us today.

“He’s been progressing and, honestly, it’s been a surprise – I thought it would have been a little bit longer.

“Tomorrow I think we’re going to make a decision on whether he’s in contention or not, but he looks good.”
[related-posts]