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Loftus-Cheek has a fan in Dave
Cesar Azpilicueta is delighted to see Ruben Loftus-Cheek thriving at Chelsea.
Despite injuries blighting his time at Stamford Bridge, Loftus-Cheek has been a familiar face in Thomas Tuchel’s squad this season.
He scored the opening goal in Sunday’s 2-0 win over Crystal Palace as the Blues booked an FA Cup final showdown with Liverpool.
And skipper Azpilicueta, affectionately known as Dave by the Chelsea faithful, could not be happier for the versatile midfielder.
He said: “You can see the improvement he has made. He has played in different positions and always delivered, always been open and always been trying his best for the team.
“He had a couple of injuries. Every time he was at his best moment when he had an injury.
“So he has been working a lot on his fitness, on the way he recovers and prepares for games, and I think we are seeing the results.
“He’s still only 26. I’ve known Ruben since he was 17 and I’m very happy because he’s so strong physically now.
“He scored a nice goal on Sunday and I’m so happy because he deserves all the performances he’s been producing.”
Warnock backs Liverpool
Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock believes his old club will come out on top against arch-rivals Manchester United tonight.
Warnock, 40, said: “Liverpool are the form team. United are all over the place at the moment.
“They can’t string results together and can’t put any performances together but they’ll always make it tough.
“I don’t see anything but a Liverpool victory, just because of the way they have been playing of late.”
On Targett
Eddie Howe has hinted Newcastle could look to make Matt Targett’s loan switch from Aston Villa permanent.
Targett, 26, has been a regular in Howe’s side since moving to St James’ Park during the January transfer window.
And the Toon boss is clearly pleased with the left-back’s contribution. Talking ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace, he said: “Matt’s done very well.
“There are still games to play and opinions to be fully formed. But he has fitted well into the team and we’re very pleased with him.”
