Roy Hodgson says Ruben Loftus-Cheek is always welcome at Crystal PalaceRuben Loftus-Cheek remains in Maurizio Sarri's plans at ChelseaRuben Loftus-Cheek faces Crystal Palace for the first time since his return to Chelsea having been told there is still a place for him at Selhurst Park. Chelsea vs C Palace Live onLoftus-Cheek spent last season on loan at Crystal PalacePalace's Roy Hodgson had not expected their opponents on Sunday to again release someone he considers a "top class player", but he revealed that when his loan spell concluded he instead extended Loftus-Cheek an open invitation to return. In the absence of the influential Loftus-Cheek, Hodgson has been forced to reinvent his team, and must continue his attempts to do so at Stamford Bridge while strikers Christian Benteke and Connor Wickham are both injured. 0:33 Roy Hodgson is confident Crystal Palace will start converting their chances and is happy the players are taking responsibility for their shortcomings. Roy Hodgson is confident Crystal Palace will start converting their chances and is happy the players are taking responsibility for their shortcomings.

Source: Sky sports November 03, 2018 23:48 UTC