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 recalled centre-back Trevoh Chalobah from his loan at Crystal Palace as they look to bolster their defensive options for the second half of the season.

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner expects a replacement to be signed after Chelsea recalled Trevoh Chalobah. The Blues defender joined Palace on-loan for the season in August, but is now back at Stamford Bridge. Glasner said on Friday: "I hope we can announce a signing quite early.