Chelsea have recalled defender, Trevoh Chalobah, from his loan spell with Premier League rivals, Crystal Palace, in order to bolster a backline weakened by injuries recently.
The Englishman had been on a season-long deal at Selhurst Park, but will now return to the Stamford Bridge outfit as Enzo Maresca’s side have made the decision due to a plethora of injuries in the defensive department.
Palace manager Oliver Glasner admitted on Tuesday: “Chelsea has the possibility to call him back from loan. There is a little bit of uncertainty at the moment over ‘will they do it’. We need clarity, he needs clarity, so that’s the situation and let’s see.”
Glasner added: “He wants to stay here but it’s a decision Chelsea can take, they can decide to call him back. He is performing very well for us and has a high standing in our locker room.”
In a statement confirming the recall, Chelsea welcomed the defender back to Stamford Bridge and revealed he will be wearing the number 23 shirt.