Sarri Shuts Down Star Player’s Exit Rumours

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has dismissed transfer rumours linking midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek with a move away from the club when the transfer window reopens in the New Year.

The Italian tactician shut down those transfer rumours during his pre-match press conference on Friday afternoon ahead of the London Derby clash with Crystal Palace.

Premier League title contenders Chelsea will host the Eagles at Stamford Bridge in a Matchday 11 clash.

England international star Ruben Loftus-Cheek spent last season on loan at the aforementioned Crystal Palace and has been linked with a January return to Selhurst Park.

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has publicly talked about his desire to have the 22-year-old back at the club.

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The Chelsea Academy graduate churned out series of impressive performances for the Eagles last season and that prompted England manager Gareth Southgate to include him as part of the 23-man squad to this summer’s FIFA World Cup tournament in Russia.

He was part of the England team that finished in the fourth position.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has been in impressive form for the Blues in the last three games.

He has scored four goals in those games, including a treble against BATE Borisov FC of Belarus in the Europa League.