Crystal Palace are unlikely to sign another centre-back after defender Trevoh Chalobah was recalled by Chelsea. On Wednesday, the Blues used their recall option to end Chalobah's loan deal with the Eagles and he returned to his parent club.

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner revealed his frustration at Chelsea recalling Trevoh Chalobah from his loan at Selhurst Park.

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

"There were a few choice words [from the manager] at half-time," midfielder Will Hughes told club media. "We weren't at the races and were lucky to get in at 0-0 at half-time.

Chelsea have recalled defender Trevoh Chalobah from his loan spell at fellow Premier League side Crystal Palace.

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

Short-lived Selhurst Park spell clearly made a big impact on Blues defender, who is heading back to Stamford Bridge