Chelsea's first-team squad hit a low point on Sunday afternoon in a comprehensive loss to Leeds United. Not even the Blues new signings could perk up a lacklustre display as Kalidou Koulibaly, so impressive in his first two matches, picked up a red card to cap off the disappointing 3-0 defeat.
In that squad, there were already a number of players whose futures have been linked away from the club, with possible loan moves touted. Ethan Ampadu, Trevoh Chalobah, Hakim Ziyech and Christian Pulisic all started the game on the bench.
The latter duo entered the fray to opportunities in the centre of the pitch, while Ampadu and Chalobah could not get onto the pitch. All may consider their best opportunities lying elsewhere.
