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

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

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has defended the recall of Trevoh Chalobah from his loan with Crystal Palace. Maresca insists it was not an error to send the defender to Selhurst Park in August. "The Trevoh situation for me is quite clear," the Chelsea boss said.

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 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.

Chelsea are reportedly still in talks to sign a new centre back currently playing in the Premier League, despite recalling Trevoh Chalobah this month.

Chelsea have revealed which shirt number defender Trevoh Chalobah will wear following his return from loan at Crystal Palace. Chalobah was deemed surplus to requirements last summer and was not part of manager Enzo Maresca’s plans for this season.