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

Chelsea: Enzo Maresca hits back in row with Crystal Palace over Trevoh Chalobah loan recall - Maresca explains Blues decision and denies Palace claim

Speaking to reporters at a press conference on Friday, Maresca insisted that the decision to omit the 25-year-old from his squad was for a variety of reasons, including Chelsea's position with the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability regulations.

Chelsea have activated the clause to recall defender Trevoh Chalobah from his loan deal at Crystal Palace, it has been revealed. The Blues have been shaky in de

The Athletic was initially told that Chelsea will not be able to recall defender Trevoh Chalobah to ease their defensive injury issues because the 25-year-old’s season-long loan spell at Crystal Palace does not have a break clause. However, The Athletic has subsequently been told that there is a break clause.

Chelsea could trigger their option to recall defender Trevoh Chalobah from his season-long loan spell at Crystal Palace this month. Enzo Maresca’s side have limited options at centre-back ...

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is reportedly not convinced by two of his current players in his Chelsea squad, per a report from The Athletic today. I guess this will be why Chelsea are linked to wanting to sign players in their position, and have also just recalled one player in their position as well.

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.

Trevoh Chalobah has had his loan spell at Crystal Palace terminated with Chelsea recalling the defender - and Enzo Maresca has changed his tune on the defender since the summer

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