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		</div><p>Ruben Loftus-Cheek has moved to reassure Chelsea fans Maurizio Sarri was right to substitute him in the Europa League semi-final scrap with Eintracht Frankfurt.</p>
<p>Loftus-Cheek cut a frustrated figure when replaced late in the second half of Thursday’s dramatic second leg, which Chelsea eventually won 4-3 on penalties to set up an all-English final against Arsenal.</p>
<p>Supporters rounded on boss Sarri, loudly booing his decision to remove goalscorer Loftus-Cheek, but the 23-year-old has confirmed he had cramp and had asked to come off.</p>
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<p><em>“The fans obviously didn’t like it but I tried to lift them, because we didn’t need that atmosphere here, but it’s all for a good reason,”</em> said Loftus-Cheek.</p>
<p><em>“I’ve played a lot in these last few weeks, more than I’ve done in my career.</em></p>
<p><em>“So I think I have to pay attention to my body and take care of myself, because I don’t want another injury.</em></p>
<p><em>“When I feel that I’m a liability to the team, because I was getting cramp in my hamstrings just before I came off, and the minute I feel if I sprint it could go or I won’t be able to spring as fast as I can, then it’s just the right decision to put some fresh legs on.”</em></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">10 goals this season! Double figures! â½ More importantly&#8230; into the final!!! ð¤©ð¤©ð¤©ð¤© Thanks for the electric support â¡ See you in Baku ð⨠<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/letsgochelsea?src=hash&;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#letsgochelsea</a> <a href="https://t.co/nSdQF5uuds">pic.twitter.com/nSdQF5uuds</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Ruben Loftus-Cheek (@rubey_lcheek) <a href="https://twitter.com/rubey_lcheek/status/1126616533671849984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2019</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Loftus-Cheek finally feels able to overcome long-term back spasms that have put a handbrake on his development so far.</p>
<h5><strong>Related:</strong> <a href="http://londonglossy.com/ruben-loftus-cheek-has-no-plans-to-leave-chelsea/">Ruben Loftus-Cheek has no plans to leave Chelsea</a></h5>
<p>The 10-cap England midfielder fired his 10th goal of the campaign amid another pulsating performance, only for Chelsea to let that advantage slip with Luka Jovic levelling.</p>
<p>Eden Hazard struck the decisive penalty in the shoot-out, with Kepa Arrizabalaga pulling off two fine saves, much to the relief of captain Cesar Azpilicueta who missed his spot-kick.</p>
<p>Loftus-Cheek’s replacement Ross Barkley slotted his penalty kick too, leaving the in-form Chelsea man happy with how everything worked out.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">That winning feeling! ð<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CHEFRA?src=hash&;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CHEFRA</a> <a href="https://t.co/xj74BVNtx1">pic.twitter.com/xj74BVNtx1</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC/status/1126610675109965824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2019</a></p></blockquote>
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<p><em>“Gianfranco (Zola) asked me five minutes before and I said I’m good, I’m good,” said Loftus-Cheek.</em></p>
<p><em>“But then I felt the cramp on a sprint and then thought ‘let’s not risk it’.</em></p>
<p><em>“Obviously Ross (Barkley) came on and put that penalty away, it all matters.”</em></p>
<p>Academy graduate Loftus-Cheek admitted the continued thrill of having the unwavering support of Chelsea’s fans, before setting his sights on even higher goal returns in the future.</p>
<p><em>“I really appreciate the reception I get from the fans; I’ve been here since eight years old so it’s a dream for me to play in front of these fans at Stamford Bridge, so I’m forever thankful,”</em> said Loftus-Cheek.</p>
<p><em>“It’s something that will take my game to the next level, scoring goals.</em></p>
<p><em>“I believe I’m capable of it, so it’s just about getting in the right positions and that will come with time and experience.</em></p>
<p><em>“Technique will improve that as well. But I’ll look to keep on getting more goals.”</em></p>
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