We wrap up our third-quarter grades of every player under some form of contract at Chelsea with the domestic loan army. These players are closer to home, but are they any closer to Stamford Bridge?
Chelsea’s loan army in England saw the most turnover during the January transfer window. Antonio Conte recalled Nathan Ake and Kenedy, the former from a solid loan at Bournemouth and the latter from a go-nowhere loan at Watford. Neither have yet to do much at Chelsea, though, other than wonder why they are there.
Some of Chelsea’s youngsters shuffled around the Championship and lower leagues, while others went out into the world for the first time. Here are our grades for Chelsea’s loan army in England for the third-quarter.