AC Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has received a late call-up to the England side from Thomas Tuchel for the September fixtures.
Several English midfielders can stake claims to be within the National Team squad, but there is certainly a case that Loftus-Cheek could be an influential choice for Tuchel, as he looks to test the waters of his National Team pool.
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Loftus-Cheek for England
The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports that a chance has been given to the Milan midfielder, due to an injury suffered by Adam Wharton during this weekend’s fixture against Aston Villa. Though the FA has yet to communicate that he has been withdrawn from the team.
Loftus-Cheek, then, has been called up by his former coach at Chelsea, and the pair spent a few months together before the German was sacked from the London club. It is set to be his first call-up since 2019. However, he will be looking for his first minutes since November 2018.
England face Andorra and Serbia this month, so the midfielder will hope to be given a chance to prove himself on a national stage once again. A huge chance to potentially continue getting things back on track after his first goal of the season at the weekend.
When will we know the full squad/Team?
When will we know the Captain?
We should have sold this dude, there is no fighting spirit in him, and to think he has a huge frame and it’s all going to waste.
A little knock please 😴
Sure, he just scored the game winning goal for us over the weekend, why not come in here and trash him for no reason. Milan need more fans like you Dave.
This could be exactly what he needs – a feeling that he’s still in contention for a WC spot could do wonders for his motivation.
100% Agree Papa Frez. This may really boost his confidence. I am not sold he is the “guy”, but he is playing much better so far in the start of this season. That I can get behind.
I’d happily have sold him, but we didn’t and there is a beast in there somewhere, so now we should root for him!
No fighting spirit? Well Allegri and Milan management disagree with you, as does Tuchel, and all his match ratings also say otherwise. Sorry dude, no one credible seems to agree with you. But you are entitled to your opinion.