For the Chelsea fans in the Transfer Tavern, the rebuild at Stamford Bridge must start from within. Specifically, they’re looking for their side to begin using more homegrown talent, as opposed to buying players from elsewhere.
Much of the frustration amongst Chelsea fans at present has come because of their transfer policy. Over the last year, the club has spent big sums of money on players that simply haven’t been good enough. The likes of Tiemoue Bakayoko and Danny Drinkwater have really struggled, and that directly led to a downturn in form and a downturn in results.
Naturally, then, something needs to change, and one way that most would agree makes sense is through the utilisation of the youth. Chelsea’s academy is one of Europe’s most successful, yet very few of its members have progressed into the first team.
Unfortunately, though, that looks unlikely to change. Chelsea have already confirmed the first of what is likely to be many major short-term exits over the coming weeks and months, with the announcement coming in the form of a Tweet with an attached link to the official Chelsea website.
.@TrevohChalobah has today joined Championship side Ipswich Town on a season-long loan. Good luck, Trevoh! https://t.co/OC2d3btsjr
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) June 25, 2018
With fans eager to see youngsters given a chance, it won’t come as a surprise to learn that fans are frustrated at the news, with many fearing the worst.
Take a look at what they’ve had to say below…
Wow. Trevor deserved a shot this year. But Chelsea always does this to young talent.
— Sir. Ntshebe (@sifisotitos) June 25, 2018
Another great player we loan out instead of giving chance! give these boys a chance!! It’s the only way they’ll improve!
— David Smith (@DavidSm83326740) June 25, 2018
https://twitter.com/lwhunter91/status/1011350167755292673
https://twitter.com/C551116Duffield/status/1011322620942471170
https://twitter.com/iAm_elkay/status/1011360686625165312
Always putting your players on loan, Wat team is dis
— ManGodey (@GodfredAnnan7) June 25, 2018
The way other defenders bar Rudiger played last season he deserved a chance!!
— Leon ⭐️⭐️ (@MoneyGFX) June 25, 2018
https://twitter.com/C551116Duffield/status/1011309789769535494
No.Stop it now.Chelsea letting their best talents go out on loan.Dave Sexton will be restless.Get a manager than can bring these players into the first team.18 is ideal to start
— Trev (@tlrblues) June 25, 2018
That's how you've always been doing.. Do something meaningful with the youth set up
— βossmaπ (@_Khicked) June 25, 2018
Chelsea fans – thoughts?
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