Vesper 30,195 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 1 hour ago, mkh said: 🔵BREAKING: Chelsea consider Trevoh Chalobah recall. (@SJohnsonSport) Chelsea consider Trevoh Chalobah recall from Crystal Palace amid defensive injury issues https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6041025/2025/01/06/Chelsea-trevoh-chalobah-recall-crystal-palace/ Chelsea could trigger their option to recall defender Trevoh Chalobah from his season-long loan spell at Crystal Palace this month. Enzo Maresca’s side have limited options at centre-back following injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile. Maresca said last week that Fofana could miss the rest of the season while Badiashile has been ruled out until at least February. Recalling Chalobah is just one option Chelsea are open to in order to address the injuries in their defence. The Englishman has made 14 appearances in all competitions for Palace this campaign, scoring three goals and forming an effective back three with Marc Guehi and Maxence Lacroix at the heart of manager Oliver Glasner’s defence. The 25-year-old missed the 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Selhurst Park on Saturday due to being ineligible to feature against his parent club. GO DEEPER The end has come for Chalobah at Chelsea - this was just one battle too many Chelsea’s injury issues led to Josh Acheampong making his first Premier League start on Saturday, as the 18-year-old partnered fellow academy graduate Levi Colwill at centre-back having previously only featured at right-back for the first team this season. Maresca said on Acheampong was Chelsea’s “best player” on his full Premier League debut. Acheampong started the Palace game ahead of summer signing Tosin Adarabioyo and Axel Disasi, who has yet to be used at centre-back in the league this season. Chelsea have already recalled defender Aaron Anselmino from his loan spell at Boca Juniors with Maresca saying the plan is for the 19-year-old to train with the first-team squad before making a decision on his immediate future. Anselmino initially signed from Boca in the summer and was sent back on loan to the Argentine club for the remainder of the 2024-25 European season. GO DEEPER Rare training-ground time might help Enzo Maresca fix Chelsea's soft underbelly How Palace view the situation Glasner appeared relaxed about Chalobah’s situation after Saturday’s game, questioning whether they needed an extra defender given how many options they have. “I could see that there was (Axel) Disasi and Tosin (Adarabioyo) on the bench,” he said in his post-match press conference. “I don’t know if you need (more) if you play with two. I was just reading that Anselmino comes back so they have five (centre-backs).” “I don’t know if they need eight, I don’t know what they are planning. Trevoh is doing very well for us and we are planning with him.” Glasner did not rule out signing Chalobah permanently if the chance arose, speaking in his press conference before the game. “A deal happens if three parties are happy with it: the two clubs and the player. If all parties want to have a deal and agree then it will happen. He’s doing really well for us and we were very consistent in our defensive line.” Chalobah missed the first five games of the season with an abdominal injury sustained in his first training session with the club before being named on the bench for the 2-1 defeat by Everton. Since then he has started in all but two of Palace’s Premier League games — he was an unused substitute in the 5-1 defeat by Arsenal and could not face his parent club on Saturday. He has improved after an inconsistent start after regular minutes and becoming accustomed to Glasner’s system and his new side. Palace would miss him if he returned to Chelsea, but they feel they have sufficient options. Summer signing Chadi Riad is on his way back from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury sustained on debut in the 4-1 win over Norwich in the Carabao Cup second round, while Chris Richards has started the last two games. If needed, Nathaniel Clyne could also cover the position. GO DEEPER Crystal Palace's wing-backs are key to their approach, but backups are needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Romano saying we are discussing Marc Guehi Fernando, kexik and mkh 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfccrost 23 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 The worst of them all 💪 kexik 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,927 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Don’t think Trev is any better than Tosin. In fact, I think Tosin provides more qualities like aerial dominance that are more useful. They’re about the same skill level and comfort on the ball. I’d rather just let Acheampong continue to get minutes and seeing what he can grow into if Maresca doesn’t fully trust Tosin. As for Guehi, idk. He’s a solid CB but I’ve never really bought into the hype he has built up over the last couple of years. I don’t think he elevates our level defensively. If we’re going to go out and spend silly money on a new CB (which Palace would absolutely demand) then we should be doing so on a truly top level one or someone we feel could become a world class defender. Guehi isn’t worth mega money for me. mkh, Vesper and NikkiCFC 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkh 596 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 𝘽𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂: Nuno Mendes wants to leave PSG! Manchester United have made an offer. [@FabriceHawkins] 😒😵💫 Vesper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkh 596 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 (edited) 🔵Crystal Palace are poised to reject a ‘silly’ offer from Chelsea for £55million-rated Marc Guehi. The opening bid has fallen way below expectations for the England international and is set to be rebuffed. "Their offer was a long way off being a fair price. It was silly really and they need to offer more to even have a hope of getting a deal done." (via@andydillon70) Edited January 6 by mkh bigbluewillie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluewillie 1,930 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 On 03/01/2025 at 14:16, Strike said: I will bat for Reece to stay despite the injuries. It is blind hope at this point but come on, he's one of the best academy boys we had. At 21, he was bossing a Champions League final Not any more he aint, he’s not been that for the last two seasons. We’ve got to get rid of and Fofana as well Fernando, mkh and Reddish-Blue 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddish-Blue 2,509 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 6 hours ago, bigbluewillie said: Not any more he aint, he’s not been that for the last two seasons. We’ve got to get rid of and Fofana as well Its a shame about Reece, really thought he'd be our starting RB week in week out by now. Then you see the other fullback who was coming through our academy around the same time (Livramento) and it hurts to see him do well at Newcastle. bigbluewillie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH1988 1,348 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 12 hours ago, mkh said: 🔵Crystal Palace are poised to reject a ‘silly’ offer from Chelsea for £55million-rated Marc Guehi. The opening bid has fallen way below expectations for the England international and is set to be rebuffed. "Their offer was a long way off being a fair price. It was silly really and they need to offer more to even have a hope of getting a deal done." (via@andydillon70) Makes total sense, why start at what the 'media' rate him, read anywhere between £55-70m. I would be disappointed if we signed him for more than £60m, even the face I've pulled typing that figure out is enough for me to be firmly on the fence about him. Everytime he is in the media to be hyped up, I watch the next Palace game and he's terrible, granted not every game is stellar but I personally haven't seen enough to say he's worth the spend, I genuinely would rather bring Trev back to be coached properly. Fernando 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,927 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Guehi plays almost exclusively on the left side despite being right footed from what I’ve seen, btw. Something he obviously wouldn’t be doing here if we bought him. I’m sure for a top talent it isn’t a huge deal to play either side, but again for massive money it’s still a risk throwing a guy in at a position that will take some getting used to. Anyway, it’s kind of concerning that we aren’t really hearing any substantial rumors about a forward. For me that’s even more important than a Cab in the immediate term. Yes our defense can look shaky but by repeatedly failing to kill games off by missing chance after chance up front we basically invite massive pressure at the other end. If we had a clinical killer in front of goal during this awful run of games we’d have been out of sight and cruising and our defense is comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 We aren't getting a striker in this window, the club have put everything into the Jacskon basket in hope he comes unstoppable. Guiu will go loan end of the season and then we need to go for Gyokeres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,195 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 19 hours ago, mkh said: 𝘽𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂: Nuno Mendes wants to leave PSG! Manchester United have made an offer. [@FabriceHawkins] 😒😵💫 If true, Real Madrid is insane if they do not go for him. Mendy is garbage, despite Carlo's gaslighting (he called Ferland the best LB in the world, lolol). mkh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,927 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 1 hour ago, Special Juan said: We aren't getting a striker in this window, the club have put everything into the Jacskon basket in hope he comes unstoppable. Guiu will go loan end of the season and then we need to go for Gyokeres If they want to put us in the absolute best position to get UCL football this season then we need a proven goal scorer this month. We absolutely cannot afford to go another season without being in the Champions League. If we seriously pin all our hopes on Nico and Palmer as our only sources of goals then it’s going to be an almighty struggle to achieve top 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mário César 1,278 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 2 minutes ago, Pizy said: If they want to put us in the absolute best position to get UCL football this season then we need a proven goal scorer this month. We absolutely cannot afford to go another season without being in the Champions League. If we seriously pin all our hopes on Nico and Palmer as our only sources of goals then it’s going to be an almighty struggle to achieve top 4. First we need to buy a center back Mhsc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 10 minutes ago, Pizy said: If they want to put us in the absolute best position to get UCL football this season then we need a proven goal scorer this month. We absolutely cannot afford to go another season without being in the Champions League. If we seriously pin all our hopes on Nico and Palmer as our only sources of goals then it’s going to be an almighty struggle to achieve top 4. We need a striker in the summer and didn't get one, we needed CL then never mind now. I still cannot beilve another year has past without a top top goalscorer at this club, but the people behind the scenes are complete arseholes. LAM09 and bigbluewillie 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,056 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 23 minutes ago, Special Juan said: We need a striker in the summer and didn't get one, we needed CL then never mind now. I still cannot beilve another year has past without a top top goalscorer at this club, but the people behind the scenes are complete arseholes. To be fair, the club clearly made strides to get one, but they ultimately are the ones to blame for not getting one signed, mainly down to money. CF & GK are two positions that can effectively win you games, so you shouldn't be trying to cut corners to save pennies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,927 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 36 minutes ago, Mário César said: First we need to buy a center back For me our problem isn’t so much that we’re leaking goals in huge numbers. We need a top class CB, yes, but it’s not a desperate, dire need immediately. 26 minutes ago, Special Juan said: We need a striker in the summer and didn't get one, we needed CL then never mind now. I still cannot beilve another year has past without a top top goalscorer at this club, but the people behind the scenes are complete arseholes. I would hope that they now realize what a mistake it was not to buy one and will do something this month. Jackson is a great striker to have in your squad but is simply not an elite one that should be starting every match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 19 minutes ago, LAM09 said: To be fair, the club clearly made strides to get one, but they ultimately are the ones to blame for not getting one signed, mainly down to money. CF & GK are two positions that can effectively win you games, so you shouldn't be trying to cut corners to save pennies. But they did and have history of doing it, you simply get it done and that's that. If this happens this summer and a CB, CF and keeper are not bought someones head should role and hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,056 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 19 minutes ago, Special Juan said: But they did and have history of doing it, you simply get it done and that's that. If this happens this summer and a CB, CF and keeper are not bought someones head should role and hard We signed players in two of those three positions. The issue is neither are/were upgrades right then, which doesn't help us at the current point in time. I'd don't expect the club to shy away from their "project", so expect more teens to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin123 534 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Mainoo I'm hearing? Wow that's shocked me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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