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

Oliver Glasner sends Trevoh Chalobah warning amid Chelsea recall rumours - Blues are considering bringing defender back to ease injury crisis

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.

Crystal Palace are among three European clubs targeting a January move for Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka.

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has demanded clarity from Chelsea over the future of Trevoh Chalobah as he provided an update on the defender ahead of a potential loan recall.

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner revealed "a contractual issue" prevented Trevoh Chalobah from playing in their 1-0 FA Cup third-round victory over Stockport. Chalobah's absence fuelled rumours the Chelsea loanee could soon be on his way back to his parent club.