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.

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Crystal Palace are unlikely to sign another centre-back after defender Trevoh Chalobah was recalled by Chelsea. On Wednesday, the Blues used their recall option to end Chalobah's loan deal with the Eagles and he returned to his parent club.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Chelsea ta dawo da mai tsaron baya, Trevoh Chalobah zuwa Stamford Bridge, wanda ya buga wasannin aro a Crystal Palace.