Burnley defender Ian Maatsen remains confident of making it at parent club Chelsea.
The loan route is a familiar tale for those looking to make the grade at Chelsea, and Maatsen sought advice from the likes of Mason Mount, Reece James and Conor Gallagher, who are all successful graduates from the programme.
He told the London Evening Standard: “You speak with them on the training grounds because they have been in my situation as well. They are like superstars now.
“It is good to have the experience from teammates who have been in the same situations. It shows that if you go on loan and show yourself you can be a top player.
“But, I always think realistically and don't put too much pressure on myself. I don't say, 'I must be in the Chelsea squad at 21'. I do it my way to find my own way up so I don't worry."
