Confidence can be key to unlocking Loftus-Cheek, insists Tuchel

England midfielder is finally back to something close to his best form. Now Chelsea manager wants to see him take another step forward

Bridging the gap: Chelsea’s Ruben Loftus-Cheek (left) has found his way back to his best form since 2019. Photo: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Thomas Tuchel wants Ruben Loftus-Cheek to boost his confidence by finally realising his full rich potential at Chelsea.

Loftus-Cheek has excelled in a hybrid role of wing-back and midfield in Chelsea’s wins at Southampton and Real Madrid.