Making the most of a rare start for Sarri’s side, Loftus-Cheek inspired Chelsea to a 3-1 Europa League win over the Belarusian Premier League champions at Stamford Bridge on Thursday.

But Sarri said only defensive improvements could lead to more chances for Loftus-Cheek, who remains behing N’Golo Kante, Jorginho, Mateo Kovačić, and Ross Barkley in the pecking order.

“We have four midfielders and three of them have the same characteristics,” Sarri told BT Sport.

“They are offensive midfielders, only one has other characteristics – Kanté is a defensive midfielder. So it is very difficult to put in the starting eleven two midfielders with the same characteristics.”

“We have a tactical problem with the midfielders.”

Chelsea, who currently two points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City, visit 13th-placed Burnley on Sunday.