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

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

Chelsea have recalled defender Trevoh Chalobah from his loan spell at Crystal Palace. The 25-year-old will boost Chelsea's squad after hamstring injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile limited manager Enzo Maresca's defensive options.

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

Chelsea have activated a clause to recall Trevoh Chalobah from his loan spell at Crystal Palace. Chalobah joined Palace on a season-long deal that included an option for Chelsea to bring him back at the midway point.

After some confusing messaging and conflicting rumors earlier this month, Chelsea appear to have made the decision to recall Trevoh Chalobah from Crystal Palace, as first reported by The Athletic. Chalobah has not traveled with Palace to Leicester for their match tonight.

Trevoh Chalobah will be left out of the Crystal Palace squad to face Leicester if manager Oliver Glasner feels uncertainty over his future is in danger of becoming a distraction. Glasner has been clear that Chalobah’s involvement in Wednesday night’s match at the King Power Stadium depends on how disruptive the Englishman’s situation proves to his preparations for the match.