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 raised eyebrows with their decision to recall Trevoh Chalobah from his loan at Crystal Palace last week, but the defender was their top performer against Wolves

Chelsea have revealed which shirt number Trevoh Chalobah will be wearing upon his return from loan at Crystal Palace. The defender was deemed surplus to require

Trevoh Chalobah put in a brilliant performance on his return to Chelsea - and this actually reflects badly on the Blues.

Having been exiled from the Chelsea first-team last summer, Chalobah joined Palace on loan where he has formed a great defensive partnership alongside Maxence Lacroix and Marc Guehi, himself a transfer target for Chelsea.

Trevoh Chalobah has sent Chelsea fans a message following his return to the football club against Wolves in the Premier League.

The Blues ended a five-game streak without a win with Chalobah shining for the hosts after being recalled from his loan spell at Crystal Palace

Tosin Adarabioyo in the first half and then Marc Cucurella and Noni Madueke after the interval were on hand to apply the finishing touch for Chelsea, who took 18 shots over the course of the game, having shot 26 here against Bournemouth on Tuesday night and still managed to drop points.

Noni Madueke has sent a message to Trevoh Chalobah after stealing his goal against Wolves on the return to Chelsea from Crystal Palace.

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, bringing an early end to his impressive loan spell at Selhurst Park.

Noni Madueke has revealed that he apologised to Chelsea teammate Trevoh Chalobah for poaching his goal in their match against Wolves on January 20.

It centred on the absence of Trevoh Chalobah from the hosts’ line-up. The centre-half, who is on loan at Palace from Chelsea, had originally been due to play in the side against their League One ...