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 decided to recall Trevoh Chalobah from his loan at Crystal Palace, with the defender set to miss Wednesday night’s trip to Leicester City...

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.

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There are also major concerns that Cheick Doucoure will miss the rest of the season through injury. The Mali international had his minutes managed after suffering a serious Achilles injury against Luton in November 2023 and was just getting back to full fitness.

Crystal Palace are considering entering the transfer market this month for a centre-back after Chadi Riad sustained a serious knee injury in training. The Morocco international is expected to miss the remainder of this season and Palace’s pre-season campaign for next term as a result of the injury.

Chelsea ended a five-game winless run in the Premier League by beating Wolverhampton 3-1 to move above Newcastle and Manchester City into fourth place. Premier League Tosin Adarabioyo put the home side ahead after 24 minutes when he scored from close range after Reece James’s shot was deflected into his path six

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Centre-back was an extremely low priority at the start of the transfer window but now needs addressing urgently as Palace go into firefighting mode. Nathaniel Clyne and Jefferson Lerma are the primary back-ups for the position, but the latter is starting in midfield because of Doucoure's injury.

Manchester United are in talks over a deal for left-back Patrick Dorgu, while an exit for Alejandro Garnacho took another twist with the forward's agents spotted at Stamford Bridge on Monday amid strong interest from Chelsea. Marcus Rashford has reportedly decided he wants to stay at Old Trafford.

It's been a bumpy ride for Man City, but they are back into the Premier League top four with an important win over Chelsea, who are unraveling.