Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner expresses frustration as Chelsea recall Trevoh Chalobah from season-long loan
Published 16/01/2025 at 12:26 GMT
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner admitted Chelsea were the "biggest winners" after they opted to recall Trevoh Chalobah from his season-long loan in south London. The centre-back had made 14 appearances for the Eagles and claimed three goals, including a strike against the club's bitter rivals Brighton. Chelsea sanctioned the recall after injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile.
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Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has revealed his frustration at Chelsea recalling Trevoh Chalobah from his loan at Selhurst Park.
Palace signed Chalobah on a season-long loan deal in August, with the defender going on to forge a strong centre-back partnership alongside Maxence Lacroix and Marc Guehi in his 14 appearances for the club.
However, on Wednesday Chelsea triggered a clause in the contract to recall the 25-year-old after injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile.
"I'm not sure 'disappointing' is the right word. Trevoh had a great time with us," Glasner said in the wake of his side's 2-0 win at Leicester. "When you make a loan deal, it is usually a win-win for everyone.
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"But now Chelsea are the biggest winners because they get a player back who scored three goals and is in much better shape than when he arrived.
"I want to say thanks to Trevoh for his professionalism and for what he invested. He is a very good player and an even better human.
"We had a great time together and I wish him all the best at Chelsea."
Upon both clubs confirming Chalobah's loan had been terminated, the player took to Instagram to express the "impact" Palace had made on him.
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He said: "It was short and sweet, but this club made such an impact on me so quickly.
"I was made to feel at home from day one, from the staff, teammates, community and you the supporters.
"The atmosphere at Selhurst was a vibe every single game. Thank you all!! Trev."
Chalobah's absence provides Chris Richards with an opportunity to reclaim a regular place in Palace's back-line.
Meanwhile, summer signing Chadi Riad will also hope for more first-team opportunities, having returned from a knee injury for the club's FA Cup third-round win over Stockport last weekend.
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