Charly Musonda is set to see out the season on loan at Vitesse, Goal understands, with a belated debut being lined up for after the Eredivisie winter break.
The 22-year-old signed for Chelsea's feeder club in the final hours of the summer transfer window, but then suffered a knee injury just two weeks later in a behind-closed-doors friendly match against Royal Antwerp.
The rehabilitation process has been slow for Musonda and he has been recovering at Chelsea's Cobham Training Centre.
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It is understood that all parties remain happy with the initial loan arrangements and Musonda is hoping to finally make his bow in January – allowing him to help push Vitesse into contention for another Europa League spot this season.