It`s an intriguing question that we`re hoping will spark a debate.
Currently, Chelsea, according to our figures, have a staggering 35 players out on-loan.
Those 35 players are scattered throughout Europe and also the English leagues.
In a way, having so many players on our books that are in fact out on loan, makes a mockery of the suggestion that our squad is too thin, even more so when the likes of Kurt Zouma and Tammy Abraham are playing starring roles in the Premier League.
But, filling in the background a bit more, the question we`ve posed comes from some comments that have appeared in the Evening Standard, that are attributed to the former Bayern Munich and Manchester United midfielder, Owen Hargreaves.
Talking about Chelsea`s use of the loan system, Hargreaves has remarked,
“They shouldn`t be allowed to have 35 players on loan – the Premier League shouldn`t allow it.
“Those players should be at small teams that need quality offensive players, they should play there full time.
“I know they get say £20,000-a-week at Chelsea some of these young kids, but it is not beneficial for their career.
“How many of those kids do you never really hear from? Marko van Ginkel, how many times has he been on loan? He`s been there for about five years and he`s been on loan about four.
“They shouldn`t be able to accumulate that many players and have them on loan, I just don`t agree with it, I think the Premier League should find a way to affect that, I don`t think it is right.”
Has Hargreaves got a point or do you believe Chelsea are taking full advantage of the system?
Your views in our comments facility beneath this article would be most welcome.
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