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

Trevoh Chalobah has penned an emotional tribute to Crystal Palace after he was recalled from his loan spell by Chelsea. Chalobah, 25, made 14 appearances for the Eagles after joining on a season-long in August but was recalled by the Blues on Wednesday after a string of defensive injuries at Stamford Bridge.

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 are likely to sell Trevoh Chalobah in the summer if he wants to leave. Chalobah has been recalled from his loan at Crystal Palace to help ease the defensive shortage at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea co-sporting director Paul Winstanley called the 25-year-old on Tuesday night to inform him that he was being recalled early.

Chelsea are reportedly still in talks to sign a new centre back currently playing in the Premier League, despite recalling Trevoh Chalobah this month.

A behind the scenes look at how Chelsea's decision to recall defender Trevoh Chalobah from his loan spell at Crystal Palace came about

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.

Chelsea have revealed which shirt number defender Trevoh Chalobah will wear following his return from loan at Crystal Palace. Chalobah was deemed surplus to requirements last summer and was not part of manager Enzo Maresca’s plans for this season.