Ruben Loftus-Cheek overcomes ‘toughest hurdle yet’ in recovery from Achilles injury

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has lifted the lid on the double-edged sword of a powerful physique blighted by chronic back problems.

The Chelsea and England midfielder has seen his return from long-term Achilles trouble delayed by the coronavirus shutdown.

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