Which graduates of Chelsea's 'loan army' could play a role under new boss Lampard?
Chelsea had 41 players out on loan last season. With a FIFA-imposed transfer ban, here are six returnees who could carve out a role this season.
2019 Schedule
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Pulisic 'really happy' after making Chelsea debut
Christian Pulisic made his Chelsea debut in a 1-0 friendly loss to Kawasaki Frontale in Yokohama, Japan on Friday.
Lampard finds positives in Kawasaki defeat
Frank Lampard spoke of his excitement at working with Kurt Zouma and Mason Mount following Chelsea's 1-0 preseason defeat against Kawasaki Frontale.
Matthaus: Bayern Munich need a player like Pulisic (1:09)
Golden Boy 2019: Felix, Hudson-Odoi nominated
Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi will go up against Atletico Madrid's new €126m man Joao Feliz in the battle to win the 2019 Golden Boy award.
Lampard on transfer ban: I don't need players
New Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has played down the effects of the transfer ban on the club, saying that he "doesn't need new players."
Transfer Talk: Bayern back with bigger bid for Chelsea's Hudson-Odoi
Bayern are back for Callum Hudson-Odoi, and the German champs have sweetened the pot for the Chelsea youngster. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Lampard claims first Chelsea win at St Patrick's
Frank Lampard claimed his first win as Chelsea boss with a comfortable 4-0 victory at Irish club St Patrick's Athletic on Saturday.
Lampard held to draw in debut as Chelsea boss
Frank Lampard was denied victory in his first match as Chelsea coach with a late goal from trialist Eric Molloy snatching a 1-1 draw for Bohemians.
Loftus-Cheek signs new Chelsea deal
Ruben Loftus-Cheek is in the final stages of talks with Chelsea over a lucrative new long-term contract, sources have told ESPN FC.
Chelsea confirm Morata sale to Atletico
Chelsea have confirmed the sale of Alvaro Morata to Atletico Madrid.
Chelsea hiring Lampard is one of the season's most compelling plotlines
Frank Lampard is revered at Chelsea, but it wouldn't take many poor results to turn the tide. Can he handle the pressure?
Transfer Talk: Roma look to Juve outcast Higuain
Gonzalo Higuain is a man without a home, but Juventus hope they can ship him to Roma to fix all that. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Will Kante & Jorginho both feature in Chelsea's starting XI? (1:47)
Lampard never spoke to Abramovich in Chelsea return
Frank Lampard revealed he did not speak to Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich prior to being appointed the club's new manager.
Timing of Lampard's Chelsea appointment 'far from ideal' (1:14)
Lampard: I don't want credit for Chelsea playing career (0:41)
Chelsea had few options beyond Lampard but is the Blues legend up to the job?
Frank Lampard has one season of managerial experience but is now in charge of the club he led as a player. Will this work?
Chelsea appoint club legend Lampard as coach
Chelsea have appointed club legend and all-time top scorer Frank Lampard as their new head coach.
Brazil's Willian ruled out of Copa America final
Willian has been ruled out of Sunday's Copa America final against Peru due to a muscle injury, Brazil said in a statement on Thursday.
Top 5 most important Chelsea players for Frank Lampard (1:44)
Sources: Loftus-Cheek to sign Chelsea deal
Ruben Loftus-Cheek is in the final stages of talks with Chelsea over a lucrative new long-term contract, sources have told ESPN FC.
In from the cold: Baba Rahman comes a full circle at Afcon
After more than two years in the international wilderness, Ghana's Baba Rahman has returned to the tournament that nearly ended his career.
Keeping Kovacic the right move by Chelsea? (1:58)
Chelsea sign Kovacic from Real Madrid for £40M
Chelsea have announced they have completed the permanent signing of Mateo Kovacic from Real Madrid in a deal worth just over £40 million.
2019-20 Prem Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aston Villa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burnley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chelsea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crystal Palace | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Everton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leicester City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Liverpool | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manchester City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manchester United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Newcastle United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Norwich City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheffield United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Southampton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Watford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West Ham United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |