Ruben Loftus-Cheek winning fitness race for Chelsea

Chelsea star Ruben Loftus-Cheek is set to return to training within four or six weeks. The English midfielder ruptured an Achilles during a friendly against New England Revolution back in May. The injury caused him to miss the Europa League final against Arsenal. Loftus-Cheek has informed Sky Sports he will return to training within six weeks. The 23-year-old was unable to take part in pre-season under Frank Lampard, but he handed the player a new five-year deal worth £150,000 a week in July.

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