The centre-half was due to play the FA Cup third round tie against Stockport County, so why was he prevented from taking part?

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has demanded clarity from Chelsea over the future of Trevoh Chalobah as he provided an update on the defender ahead of a potential loan recall.

Trevoh Chalobah will be left out of the Crystal Palace squad to face Leicester if manager Oliver Glasner feels uncertainty over his future is in danger of becoming a distraction.

Crystal Palace are among three European clubs targeting a January move for Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka.

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has revealed that there was a 'contractual issues' with Trevoh Chalobah, which meant the defender was left out of his team to face Stockport in the FA Cup.

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner revealed "a contractual issue" prevented Trevoh Chalobah from playing in their 1-0 FA Cup third-round victory over Stockport. Chalobah's absence fuelled rumours the Chelsea loanee could soon be on his way back to his parent club.