Former Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo said defender Andreas Christensen is a prime example that the club's loan system works.
Danish centre-back Christensen is back at Chelsea and in the first team after spending two years on loan with Bundesliga outfit Borussia Monchengladbach.
The 21-year-old, who moved to Stamford Bridge in 2012, started instead of star David Luiz in Chelsea's 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday.
Asked about the club's loan programme and whether Christensen is a good example of the working being done, Emenalo — who stepped down from his position on Monday — told Chelsea TV: "Absolutely.