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'It's a good mental test for us': Chelsea's Ruben Loftus-Cheek feels the Blues will embrace the challenge of behind-closed-doors Premier League matches

Ruben Loftus-Cheek believes Chelsea will not be heavily impacted by their Premier League games being held behind closed doors.

The Blues return to action following the coronavirus lockdown when they travel to Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon, with the England international midfielder looking to appear for the first time since picking up an Achilles injury at the start of the season.

And fan favourite Loftus-Cheek, 24, revealed that the west Londoners could actually benefit from the lack of supporters in terms of their on-field communication.

Chelsea's Ruben Loftus-Cheek believes the club could benefit from playing in front of no fans
The 24-year-old believes it could lead to better communication between players and coaches

The midfielder told Chelsea's official website: 'I'm looking forward to it.