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

Chelsea have upped their valuation of Trevoh Chalobah with the club prepared to sell him despite only just returning from his loan at Crystal Palace. Earlier this week, Chalobah was recalled to Stamford Bridge,

Chelsea have recalled defender Trevoh Chalobah from his loan spell at fellow Premier League side Crystal Palace.

Crystal Palace fear Chelsea will recall on-loan defender Trevoh Chalobah early in January. Hamstring injuries to Chelsea centre-backs Benoit Badiashile and Wesley Fofana have left the Blues light in defence. Rather than enter the transfer market this month, Chelsea have been considering bringing Chalobah back as cover.

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner admits the club could look to sign a new defender this month. The Eagles lost centre-back Trevoh Chalobah earlier this week after Chelsea recalled the 25-year-old from a brief loan spell at Selhurst Park.

Trevoh Chalobah has returned to Chelsea from his loan spell at Crystal Palace with Eagles boss Oliver Glasner having his say on the decision

Crystal Palace have been linked with a move for a talented young defender playing in Denmark - but could he replace Trevoh Chalobah?