Trevoh Chalobah's loan spell at Crystal Palace could be cut short in January as Chelsea are considering recalling the defender amid an injury crisis, according

The Athletic was initially told that Chelsea will not be able to recall defender Trevoh Chalobah to ease their defensive injury issues because the 25-year-old’s season-long loan spell at Crystal Palace does not have a break clause. However, The Athletic has subsequently been told that there is a break clause.

CHELSEA are considering recalling Trevoh Chalobah from his loan at Crystal Palace. The defender joined the Eagles in the summer and has made 14 appearances for Oliver Glasner’s side.

Chelsea face a transfer decision over defender Trevoh Chalobah, with injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile leaving them short of centre-back options. The injuries led to Josh Acheampong making his full Premier League debut in the 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace at the weekend.

Cesare Casadei is hopeful that Chelsea will lower their demands, so that he can leave the club imminently, according to a report. The Italian wonderkid has had a torrid time at Stamford Bridge since joining from Inter in 2022.

Fofana, 24, suffered a hamstring injury against Aston Villa at the beginning of December and Blues boss Enzo Maresca has admitted that he could potentially be ruled out until the

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