Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has urged injury-hit Chelsea not to call up Trevoh Chalobah following the Blues’ recent 1-1 Premier League draw at Selhurst Park.
Enzo Maresca’s side, who loaned Chalobah to the Eagles last August, are currently in the midst of an injury crisis. Wesley Fofana could miss the rest of the current season and Benoit Badiashile is also recovering from a hamstring injury.
Due to his current situation, Maresca was forced to field Josh Acheampong at centre-back against Crystal Palace earlier this Saturday. When asked about his team’s plans in the winter transfer window, he responded (h/t Football Transfers):
“Even if we don’t decide to buy or sell players, we already knew Josh was good enough. But with the injuries to Benoit Badiashile and Wesley Fofana, we will see if something can happen.”
After the end of the Premier League match at Selhurst Park, Glasner shared his two cents on the possibility of Chelsea recalling Chalobah this month. He said (h/t Football Transfers):
“I could see that there were Axel Disasi and Tosin Adarabioyo on the bench. I don’t know if you need another one if you play with two. I was just reading that Aaron Anselmino [has] Come back so they have five. I don’t know what they’re planning. “Trevoh is doing very well for us.”
So far this campaign, Chalobah has started all 14 of his appearances in all competitions for Glasner’s side. He has featured in 12 Premier League matches, finding the back of the net three times and receiving a yellow card.
Enzo Maresca gives his opinion on Chelsea’s bad moment
Following Chelsea’s 1-1 league draw at Selhurst Park, Enzo Maresca was asked to comment on his team’s poor form. He responded (h/t football.london):
“Two or three weeks ago we were talking about the title race. I never thought [about the title race]. We knew that Newcastle [United]”Aston Villa and Manchester City would be there, so for me it’s not about the table, it’s about how we can improve things.”
Maresca, who left Leicester City to join the Blues in 2024, continued:
“Today’s performance was very good on and off the ball. I knew that at this point in the season it will happen in every season that some teams will not win some games. The reason is that I think every game is different. Sometimes I think for one reason and sometimes for another reason.”
Chelsea, fourth with 36 points from 20 league games, enjoyed 62% possession and recorded 15 shots in their match against Crystal Palace.
The Blues will face Morecambe in the FA Cup on January 11.
Edited by Debkalpa Banerjee.