All Our Youth are On Loan to You - The Chelsea Youth and Reserve Thread

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Bamford on the bench for Boro tonight, apparently with an ankle issue.

 

Really too bad for him and Boro. Hopefully he can get on and make an impact.

 

Boro up 1-0 at half (3-1 aggregate), so hopefully won't need him tonight.

 

When is the match?

 

May 25

 

Chalobah, RLC and Bamford in the initial 27 man squad for England for the U21 European Championships this summer.

Bamford, despite his brilliant season, is actually in a bit of tough spot with 4 Prem strikers also named.

 

Thankfully for Patrick he spent at least half the season playing in the band of 3 at various positions in a 4231. So I'm hopeful he can get a spot with his position flexibility.

 

Boga and Christensen to play a part Sunday against Sunderland according to Jose at the presser today

 

Charly Musonda is wanted by Marseille, Valencia, and Roma on loan. Think there was talk of a permanent transfer earlier, but we are only willing to do a loan

 

Yeah I saw that. HLN was reporting that Monaco wanted him earlier this month too.

 

Karl Robinson wants Lewis Baker back on loan for newly promoted MK Dons. Would love to see this happen.

 

Not much actual content, but a RLC article from ESPN
http://www.espnfc.com/club/chelsea/...-cheek-display-for-england-a-hint-for-chelsea

 

Think I'd prefer Marseille. The Ligue 1 is somewhat comparable to the Premiership in style of play, and it seems to lead to an easy transition for many players. Plus they've been playing a lot of youth in the first team as of late. Monaco or Valencia wouldn't be bad, but I don't think Roma would be the best if he has a future with us

 

Don't disagree there. Marseille are in the Europa League as well so he could see some time in Europe. Monaco are in the CL which could be nice.

 

An article from Sam Wallace at the Independent on Chalobah. Really good article and makes you hope Nate can make it here.

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...-mourinhos-own-class-of-92-10341930.html[URL]

 

There's another article by Henry Winter at the Telegraph on Chalobah.

 

Baker on loan to Vitesse for the season

 

Would of been nice if he was loaned back to Mk Dons.

 

What an interesting loan. I'm actually very impressed by Lew here. I wonder if Josh was able to talk to him about it, because in all seriousness, this could pay massive dividends in his development. Josh last 3 months at Vitesse were very similar to MVG's ar Milan.

 

Yeah I'm a little perplexed by the move, but I'll wait to see how the first part of the season plays out before I judge. Vitesse have players in his position who are almost guaranteed to be leaving, and if they get past the Europa League qualifying rounds, European competition will give him a lot of useful experience

 

Ake and Kalas loaned to Middlesbrough.