Trevoh Chalobah has been recalled to Chelsea from his loan spell at Crystal Palace, with Eagles manager Oliver Glasner expressing surprise at the decision. The move comes as Chelsea deals with a shortage of defensive options due to injuries to Benoit Badiashile and Wesley Fofana.
At Stamford Bridge, young defender Josh Acheampong has stepped up, starting the last two Premier League matches alongside Levi Colwill. Meanwhile, Tosin Adarabioyo and Axel Disasi remain as additional options in central defense, though Disasi’s omission from the squad in the recent draw against Bournemouth has sparked rumors of a potential January departure.
Chalobah had made 14 appearances for Crystal Palace during his loan stint and was becoming a regular presence under Glasner. Reflecting on the unexpected recall, Glasner shared his thoughts on the situation while outlining Palace’s transfer plans:
“I hope we can announce a signing very soon, maybe even later today or tomorrow. We’re also actively working on bringing in a second player for a different position,” Glasner said. “The decision to recall Trevoh was a bit surprising from Chelsea’s side, but we’re fortunate that Chadi Riad is back with us.”
Chalobah’s return to Chelsea highlights the defensive challenges the club is facing, as well as the potential reshuffling of squads during the January transfer window.