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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jacob Steinberg

Chelsea recall Trevoh Chalobah from Crystal Palace loan to cover injuries

Trevoh Chalobah has started 12 Premier League games for Crystal Palace, and also scored three goals.
Trevoh Chalobah has started 12 Premier League games for Crystal Palace, and also scored three goals. Photograph: Adam Davy/PA

Chelsea have ended Trevoh Chalobah’s loan at Crystal Palace early after activating a recall clause in the defender’s deal. The move has come in response to Enzo Maresca losing Benoît Badiashile and Wesley Fofana to hamstring injuries.

Fofana is not expected to make a swift return and Chelsea have decided to bolster their options by bringing Chalobah back to the club. Chalobah was left out in the cold last summer, having been told he was not part of Chelsea’s long-term plans, and he found a new challenge after joining Palace on a season-long loan.

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