Eden Hazard has talked up Ruben Loftus-Cheek's ability and declared him ready for regular first-team opportunities at Chelsea.
The England midfielder enjoyed a successful loan stint at Crystal Palace last season, making 24 appearances in the Premier League and winning a spot in Gareth Southgate's World Cup squad.
Hazard, who went head-to-head with Loftus-Cheek in the third-place play-off in Russia, is clear on where his team-mate should spend the upcoming campaign.
"Ruben is a fantastic player," the Belgium star told the London Evening Standard. "He is still young, of course, but I think if we can have him in the team this season it's a plus for everyone.
"I know his quality. He is young, he is powerful. The future will be top for him."
He featured briefly off the bench in last week's International Champions Cup encounter against Arsenal.
