Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has urged injury-hit Chelsea not to recall Trevoh Chalobah following the Blues’ recent 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park.
Enzo Maresca’s side, who loaned Chalobah to the Eagles last August, are currently in the midst of an injury crisis. Wesley Fofana could miss the rest of the current season and Benoit Badiashile is also now struggling with a hamstring injury.
Due to their current situation, Maresca were forced to start Josh Acheampong at centre-back against Crystal Palace earlier this Saturday. When asked about his team’s plans in the winter transfer window, he replied (h/t Football Transfers):
“Even if we don’t decide to buy or sell players, we already knew Josh was good enough. But with the injuries to Benoit Badiashile and Wesley Fofana we will see if something can happen.”
After the Premier League match at Selhurst Park, Glasner shared his two cents on the possibility of Chelsea recalling Chalobah this month. He stated (h/t football transfers):
“I could see that Axel Disasi and Tosin Adarabioyo were on the bench. I don’t know if you need one more when you play with two. I just read that Aaron Anselmino [has] come back so they have five. I don’t know what they’re planning. Trevoh is doing very well for us.”
So far this season, Chalobah has made all fourteen appearances in all competitions for Glasner’s outfit. He played twelve games in the Premier League, finding the back of the net three times and receiving a yellow card.
Enzo Maresca has his opinion on Chelsea’s poor form
After Chelsea’s 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park, Enzo Maresca was asked to give his opinion on his team’s below-par form. He replied (h/t football.london):
“Two or three weeks ago we were talking about the title race. I never thought that [about the title race]. We knew that from Newcastle [United]Aston Villa and Manchester City would be there, so for me it’s not about the table, it’s about how we can improve things.”
Maresca, who left Leicester City to join the Blues in 2024, continued:
“The performance today was very good, both on the ball and off the ball. I knew at this point in the season that it will happen in every season that some teams will not win certain matches. The reason why, I think, is that every match Sometimes I think for one reason and sometimes for another reason.”
Chelsea, who are fourth with 36 points from 20 league matches, had 62% possession and registered 15 shots in their encounter against Crystal Palace.
The Blues will take on Morecambe in the FA Cup on January 11.
Edited by Debkalpa Banerjee