Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel insists Ruben Loftus-Cheek can have a future at Stamford Bridge.
Loftus-Cheek is spending this season on loan at Fulham and so will not be able to feature against his parent club at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Speaking on Friday, Tuchel said on Loftus-Cheek: "I was quite a fan of him when he was younger.
"He reminded me of Michael Ballack. There were links with him moving to Germany. We are well aware of his talent. I don't know why things have not worked out as he wished but now he is doing good.
"I cannot judge him from TV and hearsay. I love to work with players then to give my opinion."