5 EPL players who shouldn't be out on loan

#4 Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Chelsea)

The Englishman's large frame allows him to dominate the midfield

The first Chelsea representative, Loftus-Cheek has been talked about for years now as one of the English football's most exciting prospects without ever getting a full chance to prove it. He was a tall player blessed with surprising grace on the ball, a dominating presence still capable of precision and intuitiveness in possession, and the player seemed primed to be a central midfielder for club and country.

After making his senior debut in the 2014/2015 season, Loftus-Cheek racked up only 22 league appearances over the next 3 seasons, always performing admirably when called upon without ever getting a consistent run.

His first loan move was sanctioned last summer by Antonio Conte, to Crystal Palace, and throughout the campaign, he's been one of their brightest players. Throughout their difficult first half of the campaign, Loftus-Cheek stood above his teammates, a calm and effective performer. He was rewarded by England manager Gareth Southgate with his first full international caps in November, the ripe reward for his talented showings.

Nothing has indicated that Danny Drinkwater or Ross Barkley, those who took his place in the Chelsea squad, offer anything better than Loftus-Cheek, and he will feel that he could have become a first-team regular had Conte placed more trust in him. It bears similarities to Paul Pogba's departure to Juventus when Sir Alex Ferguson opted to play Phil Jones and Fabio ahead of him in a league game in 2011, citing he wasn't ready. The same fate shouldn't await Loftus-Cheek however, and he should fully expect to be given more of a chance next season at Stamford Bridge.