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Report: Ruben Loftus-Cheek to ask for Chelsea exit in January

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Report: Loftus-Cheek to ask for Chelsea exit
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Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is interested in a move away from Stamford Bridge in early 2019, according to a report.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek is reportedly seeking a loan move away from Chelsea in the New Year after struggling to break into the first team.

A lack of playing time since returning to Stamford Bridge from a season-long stint with Crystal Palace in 2017-18 has cost the 22-year-old his place in the England fold.

Having been restricted to starts in the Europa League this term, with his only three Premier League outings coming from the bench, The Times suggests that the Blues' academy product now wants out.

Palace are said to be in the running to take back Loftus-Cheek for the second half of the campaign, while Bundesliga side Schalke 04 have renewed their interest following a late approach in the summer.

Loftus-Cheek has played a total of 382 minutes for Chelsea this season, the equivalent of four matches, compared to 21 league starts for the Eagles last time out.

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