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

In a statement, Palace said: "Crystal Palace can confirm that Chelsea have activated an option to recall Trevoh Chalobah from his loan spell. The defender will return to Chelsea."

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