Chelsea have recalled Trevoh Chalobah from his loan spell at Crystal Palace, utilizing a clause in his contract following injuries to defenders Benoît Badiashile and Wesley Fofana.
With Fofana’s recovery taking longer than expected, the decision was made to bring Chalobah back to Stamford Bridge to bolster the squad’s defensive options.
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The 24-year-old, a graduate of Chelsea’s academy, had been deemed surplus to requirements last summer and subsequently loaned to Crystal Palace.
During his time at Selhurst Park, Chalobah impressed with consistent performances and settled well into Palace’s defensive structure.
However, Chelsea’s struggles in recent weeks, including a winless run of five Premier League games, prompted manager Enzo Maresca to reassess his options.
With Badiashile and Fofana sidelined by hamstring injuries, Chalobah’s ability to play both as a center-back and right-back provides much-needed versatility in Maresca’s system, which emphasizes possession-based play.
In addition to Chalobah, Chelsea have also recalled Aaron Anselmino from his loan at Boca Juniors to strengthen their backline further.
While the club had considered a move for former player Marc Guéhi, now at Crystal Palace, recalling Chalobah was viewed as a more practical solution.
Crystal Palace, meanwhile, are expected to rely on Chris Richards and Chadi Riad to fill the gap left by Chalobah’s departure.
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