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Some Surprise Names Will Be Returning To Chelsea Next Season

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Published 12:08 10 Mar 2022 GMT

Some Surprise Names Will Be Returning To Chelsea Next Season

Thomas Tuchel's squad next season could look odd next season with the sanctions on Roman Abramovich, and it won't include Antonio Rudiger.

Ryan Sidle

Ryan Sidle

Chelsea's squad could have a very different, and surprising, look to it next season, after the UK government announced sanctions against Roman Abramovich.


The Chelsea owner was looking to sell the Premier League club, in the wake of Russia's invasion on Ukraine, however on Thursday that changed.

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Abramovich has now been placed under sanctions by the UK, meaning he can't sell, and, whilst the team can continue to play, it will affect the squad.

No players can be bought, or even sign a new contract, and they can't be sold either, meaning that Thomas Tuchel will have to make do with his current squad. That will also mean that players who are currently on loan will be back at Stamford Bridge next year.

Whilst the likes of Connor Gallagher, Billy Gilmour and Armando Broja might actually be welcomed with open arms, there is some names fans wouldn't have necessarily been expecting back.

Conor Gallagher could be in a Chelsea shirt more regularly next season. Image: PA Images
Conor Gallagher could be in a Chelsea shirt more regularly next season. Image: PA Images

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In defence, Ethan Ampadu, Emerson Palmieri, Matt Miazga and Baba Rahman could all feature after being on loan, which might actually help the Blues massively.

Antonio Rudiger, Cesar Azpilicueta and Anders Christiansen are all out of contract in the summer and under the current sanctions the Blues can't keep them or replace them.

In midfield, Gallagher and Gilmour could certainly be of use, especially considering the former's form whilst on loan at Crystal Palace this season.

Danny Drinkwater and Tiemoue Bakayoko might also have returned to the squad, but Drinkwater's contract is one of those expiring and Bakayoko's loan at AC Milan is until 2023.

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Anyone expect to see Baba Rahman back at Chelsea? Image: PA Images
Anyone expect to see Baba Rahman back at Chelsea? Image: PA Images

Broja has been in impressive form for Southampton on loan this season, with the Albanian forward having scored six times in the league, and the Saints might have wanted to keep him for another year or sign him permanently, if they could.

The 20-year-old isn't the only forward who could come back to west London though, with Michy Batshuayi also set to return, after signing a new contract until 2023 before joining Besiktas on loan for this season.

Tuchel's side were expected to challenge for the title this season, but, after initially making it look like a three horse race, their form fell off.

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He would no doubt have needed and wanted reinforcements in the summer, however now he'll have to make do with a horde of returning loanees.

Which player currently not at the club do you think will make the biggest impact?

Featured Image Credit: Chelsea

Topics: Chelsea, Premier League, Roman Abramovich, Transfers

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Ryan is a journalist for SPORTbible with over eight years of experience. Passionate about all sports, he mainly covers football and F1 - Daniel Ricciardo once spent an entire interview referring to him as 'Ryan Gosling,' still his proudest moment.

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