The international break is done and dusted, and Chelsea returned to Premier League action against Bournemouth on Sunday. The Blues could only manage a draw as their bench revealed the depths of their injury issues.
The west London side have made no shortage of additions to their squad this summer but have nevertheless felt the impact of injuries with the likes of Christopher Nkunku, Carney Chukwuemeka and Moises Caicedo unavailable for selection against the Toffees. While Chelsea moved a number of players on, a comparable number headed out on loan.
With a number of that group having head on international duty after completing late moves, the Blues' loan army saw a number of debuts over the weekend as players for Chelsea's future and others who may never play for the club again plied their trade for their temporary sides.
With that said, football.london takes a look at how Chelsea's loan army got on this past weekend.
Kepa Arrizabalaga — The Spaniard made a number of crucial saves to ensure Real Madrid didn't fall behind 2-0 to Real Sociedad, and ultimately helped his side to a 2-1 win.
Teddy Curd — The young goalkeeper started for Hashtag United in the FA Cup second qualifying round as they narrowly fell to defeat against Needham Market.
Teddy Sharman-Lowe — Watched on from the bench as his Bromley side beat Oldham Athletic 3-0.
Gabriel Slonina — The American presided over Eupen's goal as they fell to a 3-1 defeat against Standard Liege.
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Bashir Humphreys — Could only watch on from the bench as Swansea lost to Cardiff City in the Championship.
Zak Sturge — The young defender came off the bench in the 82nd minute with the
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