Crystal Palace are unlikely to sign another centre-back after defender Trevoh Chalobah was recalled by Chelsea. On Wednesday, the Blues used their recall option to end Chalobah's loan deal with the Eagles and he returned to his parent club.

Trevoh Chalobah sends Crystal Palace message after Chelsea loan recall confirmed - Short-lived Selhurst Park spell clearly made a big impact on Blues defender, who is heading back to Stamford Bridge

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