Ruben Loftus-Cheek has become a "full" midfielder, says Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri | Football News

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Maurizio Sarri says that Ruben Loftus-Cheek is a "full" midfielder and that he has improved a lot during the season.

Maurizio Sarri has welcomed the improvement of Ruben Loftus-Cheek during this season, hailing it as a "complete" medium.

The England international has scored two goals in his last two games, securing a late winner against Cardiff last weekend, before winning the Blues third win against Brighton midweek.

Loftus-Cheek's departure against the Seagulls was only his second in the Premier League under Maurizio Sarri's command, but when asked if he had progressed during their time together, the ## 147 ## 39. Italian said: "Yes, a lot, especially tactically.

"He is now a very good tactical midfielder, and at the start of the season he was a very offensive midfielder, and now he is full, I think."

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Loftus-Cheek made 31 appearances, 11 from the start, for Chelsea this season, but those numbers could have been higher without a recurring back injury.

Sarri said that he could start most of their matches by the end of the season, but added: "We have to check every day the status of his back.

"This morning, he had only one recovery session because he needs time to recover after a game.The problem at this point is that he's probably unable to play for 90 minutes. "

"It's a problem of course, but I think our doctor is able to control the situation."

Leonardo Bonucci (right) criticized Moise Kean (left) for celebrating his goal in front of the Cagliari fans after he racially badaulted him during the match.

Maurizio Sarri was also questioned about the racist violence suffered by Juventus striker Moise Kean against Cagliari earlier this week, as well as his team mate Leonardo Bonucci's statement that Kean was partly responsible for the provocations of supporters .

Sarri, who spent his entire management career in Italy before settling in Chelsea last summer, said: "I'm surprised it happened in Cagliari, because the atmosphere in the stadium is generally good.

"I think Leonardo Bonucci made a mistake but I'm sure he probably meant something else, I'm sure Leonardo is not a racist.

"We can only be an example for people, but it is very difficult to solve the problem."

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