GOALDespite his impressive performances in the second half of last season, it seems highly likely that the homegrown defender will leave Stamford Bridge.
In the Premier League opener against Crystal Palace in August 2021, Thomas Tuchel introduced a big surprise in his Chelsea lineup. Instead of Thiago Silva or Kurt Zouma, both of whom were benched, a new addition took the central position in the back three.
Instead, Trevoh Chalobah, standing alongside Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger, was chosen. This moment marked the fulfillment of a lifelong aspiration. Having relocated to London from Sierra Leone at a very young age, Chalobah was discovered by Chelsea before turning nine and steadily climbed through the ranks of their youth teams. He played a crucial role in the victorious 2015-16 UEFA Youth League and FA Youth Cup campaigns for the talented young Blues.
The significance of this debut for the center back became evident during the second half of the match against the Eagles. Chalobah cautiously moved forward after receiving a crossfield pass from Mateo Kovacic, and then unleashed a powerful shot into the far corner from 25 yards out. Although Vicente Guaita managed to touch the ball, it was not sufficient to prevent it from finding the back of the net.
Chalobah was overwhelmed by the significance of this storybook moment. As he lifted his hands in gratitude towards the sky, he quickly shielded his face to conceal the tears welling up. Seeking solace, he found comfort in Cesar Azpilicueta’s embrace, only to be joyfully engulfed by his teammates.
"I couldn't believe it when the ball went in. I didn't know what to do and I dropped to my knees," he told the BBC after the game. "I was over the moon. I didn't know the ball went in until the crowd cheered. It's a surreal moment."
There is no better way to start than a debut like that, and it was supposed to be the beginning of Chalobah’s legendary journey at Stamford Bridge. Sadly, it seems that the Cobham graduate’s time with the Blues is now destined to come to a heartbreaking conclusion.
