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

Chelsea have revealed which shirt number Trevoh Chalobah will be wearing upon his return from loan at Crystal Palace. The defender was deemed surplus to require

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.

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

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

Short-lived Selhurst Park spell clearly made a big impact on Blues defender, who is heading back to Stamford Bridge

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 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