This season promises to be an interesting one for Chelsea.Maurizio Sarri’s arrival from Napoli has improved the mood among the club’s supporters after a difficult 2017-18 campaign.Chelsea’s business in the transfer window doesn’t appear to be over just yet.They’ve managed to keep Eden Hazard - the Evening Standard report that Real Madrid’s interest in the Belgian has waned - but Thibaut Courtois and Willian could both depart.There are reports that Los Blancos have submitted a £100 million offer for the pair.In the event that both are sold, Sarri will be eager to replace them before the August 9 deadline.Sarri hasn’t had long to add to his squad, with Jorginho being the only signing who will be in his plans this season.
Loftus-Cheek pleases Chelsea fans
His arrival, in a £57m deal from Napoli, leaves the Blues with an impressive midfield group.
N’Golo Kante is a guaranteed starter and fans hope Ruben Loftus-Cheek will complete the midfield.
And Loftus-Cheek’s recent actions show he’s desperately eager to impress Sarri.
The 22-year-old, who spent last season out on loan at Crystal Palace, has returned to Cobham for pre-season a week earlier than expected.
Loftus-Cheek was given three weeks off after the World Cup and was due back next Monday - August 6.
But he decided to arrive back a week early to begin his preparations for the new campaign.
Chelsea fans are pleased with Loftus-Cheek’s behaviour, taking to Twitter to express their delight.
"I'm incredibly impressed with RLC for cutting his holidays short and coming back early," Twitter user @ChelsZeeZola wrote.
Fair play to him.
He’s clearly aware of the need to impress Sarri amid the competition to start in midfield.
Cesc Fabregas and Ross Barkley have both been given an opportunity in pre-season, while Kante and Jorginho are expected starters.
Loftus-Cheek missed trips to Perth and Nice but he could feature against Arsenal in Dublin on Wednesday.
The young midfielder will also expect to play against Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday.
Chelsea fans have been patiently waiting for Loftus-Cheek’s breakthrough season.
This could well be the year.