Ultimate XI of Loanees of Top European Clubs

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The Policy of sending players on loan is massively implemented by the host of heavyweight clubs across entire Europe. Loans are arranged for a variety of reasons such as to give experience and play time, build physical fitness, to help the player to recover from injury and many more.

Parent clubs always have one eye wide opened on their loaned out players and it's always fascinating to see how they are faring during the loan spells. An array of the magnificent talent has left their parent clubs this season in order to achieve some predetermined objective. Some of those have already procured the reputation of fine footballer while some have gone out in order to establish themselves.

Previously, Premier League heavyweights, Chelsea, and Liverpool came under the spotlight for loaning out their players in a massive quantity.

Here is the ultimate combined XI comprising of the best loanees of top European clubs.


Goalkeeper: Loris Karius

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Loris Karius

The arrival of acrobatic Brazilian goalkeeper on the grass of Anfield meant Reds' struggling man between the sticks lost his first-team spot and it forced him for a move away from Merseyside.

The German had been in flying colours after regaining the place in Reds' starting lineup only before that unfortunate Champions League final at Kiev.

Loris Karius sealed a loan move for the Istanbul club for two years, with the Liverpool receiving £2.25 million, and will move permanently for £7.25 million if he meets performance-based targets.

Despite facing big waves of criticism, the former Mainz man boasts a fine goalkeeping skill-set and has a great potential to reemerge as an excellent shot-stopper during his loan spell in Turkey and becomes a loanee to watch out for.

Honourable Mention: Kevin Trapp (Eintracht Frankfurt)

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Ola Aina (Right Back)

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Ola Aina

After a fine loan spell with Hull City, Chelsea's budding youngster, Ola Aina returned to the London, put a pen on a new contract and then again left England to Italy as he joined Seria A outfit Torino in search of first-team experience.

Aina, 21, who normally plies his trade as a right back, has earned the reputation of a fine right back and in future, could achieve a place in the Blues' squad. High physical presence, great agility, and brimful stamina; Nigerian does possess this all and becomes a loanee to keep eye on.

Jonny Castro (Left Back)

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Jonny Castro

Jonathan Castro Otto, on loan from Atlético Madrid, is getting considered as one of the best moves of Wolverhampton Wanderers in the transfer window in the recent years as the 24-year-old left back outlined his enormous talent number of times.

World Cup winner with France Lucas Hernández emergence and still Filipe Luis becoming the first choice for the Madrid outfit further restricted first-team opportunities of the Spaniard and loan move to the Premier League's new boys, Wolves, made a sense.

He might not attract the eyes for what he does further in the field but in terms of minimizing the intensity of threats, man to man covering and covering and game sense, the fullback is extremely well. Castro has already started to impress at Molineux Stadium as he produced stunning statistics of 3.3 tackles, 2 interceptions and 1.8 clearances per game. Over the last couple of campaigns, it's hard to find out any big errors or poor showings he made and in a way, he has arguably earned the reputation of 'Mr. Reliable'.

Honourable Mentions: Douglas (Sivasspor), Theo Hernández (Real Sociedad)

Centre-backs:

Callum Chambers

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Calum Chambers

After going through mixed fortunes with Arsenal, Calum Chambers left the North London outfit in the mission of procuring significant experience. Being just 23, the English defender has a massive scope of further improvement and has been hailed as 'talented defender' by Gunners' new boss Unai Emery and also insisted he has a 'bright future'.

Chambers is tipped to a crucial part in Fulham's first Premier League campaign since 2013-14 and Arsenal would always be keeping eye on their auspicious defensive talent.

Kurt Zouma

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Kurt Zouma

Kurt Zouma is another talented young defender and a deserving man to appear on this list thanks to some thumping individual performances for Stoke City last season. The French younger also lured Premier League heavyweights Manchester United but however, completed his loan move to Everton from Chelsea in this summer's transfer window.

WhoScored.com claims Zouma generated the statistics of 1.5 tackles, 1.8 interceptions, 6.8 clearances, and 0.8 blocks for The Potters last term. For a defender in a side that conceded plenty of goals and got relegated, those numbers are truly eye-catching and it outlines his defensive potential.

Honourable Mentions: Axel Tuanzebe (Aston Villa), Ashley Williams (Stoke City)

Midfielder

Grujic (Centre defensive midfielder)

Marko Grujic
Marko Grujic

Marko Grujic, 22 years old Serbian, is a Liverpool loanee gifted with immense physical attributes. The Anfield club recruiting seasoned midfield talents, Fabinho and Keita, forced the youngster to yet another loan spell.

In the middle of August, Grujic put a pen on new Liverpool deal and joined Bundesliga outfit Hertha BSC on a season-long in search of time on the ball.

The Serbian had an impressive loan time with Cardiff City taking an integral part in their promotion to Premier League. His attribute of playing a two-pronged role ( defensive and offensive) and his immense physical efficiency along with high agility earn him a place in this list.

Mateo Kovacic (Center Midfielder)

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Mateo Kovacic

With the heavy artillery of midfield present in the squad, talented 24-year-old Croatian had to leave European Champions Real Madrid to find his wings again. Perhaps, Chelsea emerged as the suitors for the midfield man and eventually he completed a loan move to the London inspired by new boss Maurizio Sarri.

Whenever the so-called B team of Los Blancos played, Kovacic was the one who always impressed with thumping and eye-catching performances.

Mateo Kovacic surely becomes one of the most lucrative loanees and is expected to take a big role in Sarri's first campaign at Chelsea.

James Rodrigues (Attacking Midfielder)

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James Rodriguez

James Rodrigues, 27-year-old Colombian ace, by any margin, is the best among all the loanees. The midfielder with the huge attacking mindset left the Spanish capital last season for a move to Bayern Munich on loan.

Former Bayern boss, Carlo Ancelotti also hailed Rodriguez's versatility and insisted, “he can play in every attacking position.”

James Rodrigue is no doubt a huge talent who illuminates the charisma of this list.

Honourable Mentions: Harry Wilson (Derby County), André Gomes (Everton)

Forwards

André Schürrle (Left Forward)

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André Schürrle

André Schürrle, on loan from Borussia Dortmund, is another strong addition to lucrative new boys of the Premier League Fulham.

With the signing of Dortmund's attacking cameo, Schürrle on a two-year loan agreement has tipped the Cottagers to successfully navigate relegation waters for safety.

Still being just 27and in his prime playing years, brings an abundance of top-flight experience. Former Chelsea man has already started to impress Craven Cottage as he delivered an eye-catching performance against Burnley last time out with scoring Fulham's fourth goal.

Gonzalo Higuain (Centre Forward)

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Gonzalo Higuain

Gonzalo Higuain, an Argentine forward with the gifted attribute of finding the back of the numerous times, is a Seria A's record holder with 36 goals in a single campaign with Napoli.

The Argentine left Juventus for AC Milan in a loan deal with Christiano Ronaldo's arrival at Old Lady said to be the reason for his departure.

The 30-year-old is a complete forward, capable of scoring from any distance and with immense experience of playing at highest stages. With regards to all these attributes, Higuain surely is one of the best loaned out players.

Paco Alcácer (Right Forward)

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Paco Alcacer

Bundesliga outfit completed the signing of auspicious Barcelona forward on a season-long loan in order to bolster their attacking unit.

The Spaniard started for reigning La Liga Champions for 8 times and scored 4 goals and generated statistics of a goal per 96 minutes. He has scored 43 goals for Spanish teams, Barcelona, Getafe, Valencia, and these figures tip him to become an ideal man to pile his trade as a centre-forward for Borussia Dortmund.

He may be the wild card but given his age 25, the Spanish forward deserves a place in this lucrative list.

Honorable Mentions: Sheyi Ojo (Stade de Reims), Salomón Rondón (Newcastle)

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