61 Quotes by Ruben Loftus-Cheek

To compare players at different stages in their career shouldn't happen.

My goal simply was to have an impact, to try to make a contribution and help the team win. I wasn't thinking, 'I want to play well, so I start the next game.' But every kid's dream is to play in the World Cup. Watching at home with your parents when you're 10 years old, you never think you'll be there in the future.

I'm not afraid of any competition. I'm not going to be intimidated by any player or team. That is fundamental in football if you want to do well.

Everyone's journey is different in football; no one's the same.

I do understand Chelsea are a big club, and there is always pressure on managers to win games and trophies. So I understand they might not be willing to take a chance on someone at a bigger club.

I had problems growing up. I had a sudden growth spurt at 15 or 16, and I got a lot of injuries as a result. I gained all this muscle, and my bones couldn't cope. I used to get so tired.

Managers are under pressure and maybe don't want to take a chance on a young player.

I'm glad I came to Palace because I am getting the game time I wanted. I am also learning to fight with some good players.

I feel like a first-team Premier League player at Palace.