The condition that allows Chelsea to recall defender Trevoh Chalobah from his loan at Crystal Palace has been activated. Following his August season-long loan to Palace, Chalobah made 14 appearances for Oliver Glasner’s squad in all competitions. Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile’s injuries reduced Enzo Maresca’s choices in the center of defense, and rumors circulated that Chelsea may bring the 25-year-old back to offer more cover.
Chalobah’s late absence from Sunday’s FA Cup victory against Stockport County was a hint that he wanted to stay at Selhurst Park, Palace manager Glasner said on Tuesday, avoiding a cup tie. Following Chelsea’s exercise of his release clause, Palace issued the following statement: “Everyone at the club would like to thank Trevoh for his hard work and achievements in red and blue and wish him the very best for his future.”
Chelsea to bring Chalobah back to solve the defensive crisis
In prior seasons, Chelsea has declared Chalobah available for transfer; nevertheless, the defender has apparently received guarantees that he will play in the first team when he returns to Stamford Bridge. In light of Wesley Fofana’s and Benoit Badiashile’s hamstring problems, Chalobah’s return gives Chelsea’s team much-needed depth as they navigate a challenging season. The Blues’ defensive depth has been overextended, and they have had difficulty staying consistent at the back this season, which has raised worries among both fans and observers.
Due to Fofana’s injury and Chelsea’s poor play over the last five games, the team’s defensive weaknesses have been made clear. In addition to the team’s injury problems, Chelsea is anticipated to approve the sale of Axel Disasi from Stamford Bridge after he made a number of mistakes in the game, and Renato Veiga also expressed interest in going on loan. As a result, the defense is thin. Only Josh Acheampong, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Levi Colwill are available for Enzo Maresca to bring up to play center defense.