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This week saw Chelsea wrap up their International Champions Cup tour, one Blue change his name and yet another youth prospect sent out on loan. See how well you stayed on top of all things Stamford Bridge with our weekly current events quiz.
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Chelsea loaned Baba Rahman to the Bundesliga’s Schalke. Rahman returned the favor by taking a potshot at the Premier League and saying he was too “offensively-minded” for Antonio Conte. Riiigggghhhtttt, says Pride of London’s Barrett Rouen, who sees the incompetent hand of Michael Emenalo at the root of the Rahman saga.
More chelsea fc: Baba Rahman loan exemplifies Michael Emenalo's failures
Bertrand Traore and Nathaniel Chalobah are at the other end of the youth policy spectrum. These youngsters are showing how the system can and should work to prepare players for the first team. Both showed over the last few years the perseverance and resilience to earn the right to audition for Antonio Conte, and have made the most of their pre-season.
More chelsea fc: Nathaniel Chalobah undefeated by personal tragedies and professional hurdles
Chelsea signed Willian to a new contract early in the summer, ensuring that their player of the year would stay at Stamford Bridge for the prime years of his career. Former manager Jose Mourinho wanted to take Willian with him to Old Trafford, but the Brazilian midfielder was never tempted by the thought of leaving the Blues.
More chelsea fc: Willian never tempted to follow Mourinho to Manchester United
Transfer season across the Premier League has shifted from the silliness of rumours to the absurdity of transfer fees. Paul Pogba’s somehow-not-yet-finalized 9-figure transfer is nearly matched by Everton’s AYFKM £60 million demand for Romelu Lukaku. Do these sums reflect anything close to legitimate value, or is it simply the inflated cost of doing business?
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