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 sends Crystal Palace message after Chelsea loan recall confirmed - Short-lived Selhurst Park spell clearly made a big impact on Blues defender, who is heading back to Stamford Bridge

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

Every few seasons, Crystal Palace fans fall into the same trap: They fall in love with a loan player from Chelsea. First it was Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Then it was Michy Batshuayi (the first time round when he could actually score goals). Then it was Conor Gallagher.

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

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

The Eagles have now confirmed has been recalled to Chelsea, ensuring he will not feature in the Palace squad for Wednesday's Premier League meeting with Crystal Palace. In a statement, Palace said: "Crystal Palace can confirm that Chelsea have activated an option to recall Trevoh Chalobah from his loan spell. The defender will return to Chelsea."

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

Chelsea have activated an option to recall Trevoh Chalobah from his loan spell at Crystal Palace.Chalobah has been recalled to Stamford Bridge with immediate effect and will not be available for

After losing Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile to injury, Chelsea have recalled academy graduate Trevoh Chalobah from Crystal Palace.

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.