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Chelsea are currently experiencing an injury crisis at the back, forcing the club to consider recalling Trevo Chalupa from loan.
Injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badyashile have left Enzo Maresca's side short of options at centre-back, forcing the club to rely on academy graduate Josh Acheampong, who made his Premier League debut in the recent 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace.
Chelsea are eyeing Trevo Chalupa as a short-term solution to their injury crisis
According to the report from Football londonThe current situation led the club to consider ending Chlubah's loan deal with Palace this month.
Chalupa joined Palace on a season-long loan at the end of the summer transfer window After new Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca deemed her surplus to requirements.
The Blues boss opted to leave Chalupa out of pre-season, with a surplus of defensive options at the time, including Levi Colwell, Tosin Adarabioyo and Axel Disasi. He was also one of several players He was banished from the Blues' first team facilities.
Since his move, the 25-year-old defender has flourished under Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner. Chalupa made 12 appearances for the Eagles, contributing three goals, including a crucial goal in their recent 2-1 win over Southampton.
While Palace are said to be keen on keeping Chalupa until the end of the season, the club are said to be prepared for his potential departure, with other defensive options available in their squad.
For Chelsea, bringing Chalupa back to Stamford Bridge would address their immediate defensive concerns. The versatile Englishman, who can play across the back line, offers much-needed Premier League experience compared to the relatively untested options currently at Maresca's disposal.
Maresca has impressed in his first season with Chelsea
The former Leicester boss has done a fantastic job in his first season with the Blues so far, losing just 4 league games and sitting in fourth place with just four points behind second-placed Arsenal.
However, their recent form has become a bit shaky, as they have suffered 2 defeats and 2 draws in their last 4 matches.
Maresca will be hoping to marshal the defense and return to winning ways to keep pushing for a top four finish and perhaps more.
