Chelsea boss Antonio Conte insists Ruben Loftus-Cheek is in his plans.
The midfielder missed last night's win over Watford.
Conte explained: "He's struggling with a pain in his back.
"It's a pity because for sure today was a good opportunity for him. Ruben is a really good player.
"We have to take the best decision for him for next season, but in the future Ruben is a player from our academy with great prospects."
Source: tribalfootball.com