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

Short-lived Selhurst Park spell clearly made a big impact on Blues defender, who is heading back to Stamford Bridge

Chelsea forward Jadon Sancho has been speaking to Match of the Day about the result at Selhurst Park: "It's very annoying to not get the three points. You have to take your chances and, if you don't, it's never over. To concede that goal, right at the end, is very frustrating.

The centre-half was due to play the FA Cup third round tie against Stockport County, so why was he prevented from taking part?

To address this challenge, the club has opted to bring back Chalobah, who had been performing well during his loan stint at Selhurst Park, with the defender set to don the No.23 shirt. Chalobah, a product of Chelsea’s academy,

Chelsea have officially recalled Trevoh Chalobah from his loan spell at Crystal Palace. The Blues academy graduate returns to the club after six months spent at Selhurst Park in which he managed to establish himself as a key part in Oliver Glasner's side.