Should Chelsea FC Utilize Their Academy More?

May 25, 2013; Bronx, NY, USA; Chelsea Midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek takes a photo with a fan after being taken out of the game against the Manchester City during the first half at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Ruben Loftus-Cheek

Many Chelsea fans are already familiar with the name, but if you’re not read up. The imposing midfielder (standing at roughly 6 foot tall) is set to breakthrough to the first team if he keeps at his current pace.

He is a box-to-box type of midfielder, acting as an outlet for the defense, but also making late runs into the box in support of the attack. Due to his strength and composure, he’s also rarely dispossessed, a skill which will prove to be vital in the English Premiere League.