Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho criticises Blues starlet Ruben Loftus-Cheek following post-season tour win against Sydney 

  • Jose Mourinho has hit out at Chelsea youngster Ruben Loftus-Cheek 
  • The Blues midfielder was far from convincing against Sydney on Tuesday 
  • Mourinho claims his relationship with Loftus-Cheek has taken 'a step back' 

Jose Mourinho has blasted Chelsea youngster Ruben Loftus-Cheek branding his performance against Sydney unacceptable.

The youngster is the Blues' biggest homegrown hope, and was fully expected to play regularly for the first-team next season.

But Mourinho says his relationship with Loftus-Cheek has taken 'a step back' after his side's win at the ANZ Stadium.

More to follow. 

Chelsea youngster Ruben Loftus-Cheek (left) failed to impress when given playing time against Sydney 

Chelsea youngster Ruben Loftus-Cheek (left) failed to impress when given playing time against Sydney 

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