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Guus Hiddink set to offer Chelsea striker first-team chance
PATRICK BAMFORD could finally be offered a chance to impress at Chelsea.
Guus Hiddink is consider including Patrick Bamford within his first-team plans
The forward has been sent out on loan to several Championship clubs in recent years with a spell at Premier League rivals Crystal Palace his most recent outing.
Bamford cut short his time with the Eagles last week after struggling to maintain a regular place in Alan Pardew's side.
The 22-year-old had been expected to go out on loan to another club for the remainder of the season, but manager Guus Hiddink is considering having Bamford in his first-team plans.