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

Chelsea have recalled defender Trevoh Chalobah from his loan spell at Crystal Palace. The 25-year-old will boost Chelsea's squad after hamstring injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile limited manager Enzo Maresca's defensive options.

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