Chelsea have recalled centre-back Trevoh Chalobah from his loan at Crystal Palace as they look to bolster their defensive options for the second half of the season.

The centre-half was due to play the FA Cup third round tie against Stockport County, so why was he prevented from taking part?

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner revealed his frustration at Chelsea recalling Trevoh Chalobah from his loan at Selhurst Park.

Chelsea have recalled defender Trevoh Chalobah from his loan spell at fellow Premier League side Crystal Palace.

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Crystal Palace fear Chelsea will recall on-loan defender Trevoh Chalobah early in January. Hamstring injuries to Chelsea centre-backs Benoit Badiashile and Wesley Fofana have left the Blues light in defence. Rather than enter the transfer market this month, Chelsea have been considering bringing Chalobah back as cover.

Trevoh Chalobah was in the Chelsea dressing room after the draw against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park earlier this month according to reports.The Blues have taken the decision to recall the

After losing Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile to injury, Chelsea have recalled academy graduate Trevoh Chalobah from Crystal Palace.

Chalobah was reluctant to return to simply make up the numbers in Maresca's squad. He has been assured that he has a role to play