Chelsea take drastic action by recalling Trevoh Chalobah from Premier League rivals

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Chelsea have exercised their recall option to bring Trevoh Chalobah back from Crystal Palace, talkSPORT understands.

The Blues are currently in the midst of a mini-injury crisis with centre-backs Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile out of action.

Meanwhile Axel Disasi is facing an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge following a below-par season so far.

The Frenchman was a notable omission from Enzo Maresca’s squad that drew 2-2 to Bournemouth on Tuesday night to further raise questions about his role in the team.

And Chelsea have now made the decision to recall academy graduate Chalobah, who has been a mainstay in Palace’s backline this season.

Since recovering from an injury at the start of the campaign, the 25-year-old started in 12 out of the Eagles’ last 14 Premier League matches.

talkSPORT also understands that Marc Guehi – linked with a transfer back to Chelsea this month – is now expected to remain at Selhurst Park until at least the summer.

Chalobah was deemed surplus to requirements last summer despite playing a key role under Mauricio Pochettino last season.

The Blues signed Tosin Adarabioyo on a free transfer, but the ex-Fulham star has found himself behind 18-year-old Josh Acheampong in Maresca’s pecking order.

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