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I have no idea. But I disagree with the notion that the only reason to send a player on loan is because the manager does not rate him.As @TottenhamMattSpur says, why was he on loan then? Pre-Dembele sale he was behind Sissoko, Dier, Winks, Wanyama, Dembele, Skipp and maybe even Vorm out of position in the central midfield pecking order - he can't suddenly be deemed good enough. It'd only be through sheer tight-shithousery that he would be shoehorned in.
At best, I think you can say the manager does not rate him - yet. But most players go out on loan to grow, mature, and get experience. Josh has been in and around the 1st team for a while - so Poch sees something there.
I agree with many - I have not seen anything to justify Josh's inclusion. But, I am just saying, if Poch sees it - even if out of necessity - then I will back the decision and the player.