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

Chelsea have revealed which shirt number defender Trevoh Chalobah will wear following his return from loan at Crystal Palace. Chalobah was deemed surplus to requirements last summer and was not part of manager Enzo Maresca’s plans for this season.

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