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.

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

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

Chelsea fans have erupted at the club over the treatment of Cobham academy product Trevoh Chalobah under Enzo Maresca.

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

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."

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

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.