'I don't know why we sent Loftus-Cheek to Palace'
Chelsea's Brazilian winger Willian says that he does not understand why Ruben Loftus-Cheek was sent out on loan this summer, saying that he is good enough to have an impact at Stamford Bridge.
The 21-year-old was farmed out on loan to Crystal Palace in the summer and has impressed, despite the club's appalling start to the season.
His form led to an England call-up from boss Gareth Southgate, with the imposing midfielder putting in a Man of the Match display against Germany on Friday on his international debut.
That led to praise from plenty of sources and Chelsea team-mate Willian has become the latest player to sing the 21-year-old's praises.
"He's a very good player. He is strong, he has quality. He has a great future," said the Brazilian.
"I don't know why he is at Crystal Palace now. I don't know why. He has to come back."
Willian came on as a late substitute in Brazil's 0-0 draw with England at Wembley on Thursday and the 29-year-old believes that there is plenty of reason for the Three Lions to be optimistic.
"England are a very strong team with young players, quality players. It was difficult for us to find spaces because they had a lot of players behind the ball," he explained.
"It was a good game and we created four or five chances to score but we didn't.
"England always have good and strong players. They can improve a lot, like us. I think they can do that."