Trevoh Chalobah Poised for England Call-Up After Guehi Injury Blow

Key Takeaways:

• Trevoh Chalobah is set to join the England squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers after Marc Guehi’s injury last week
• Chalobah has played in all but four of Chelsea’s matches this season, as the club sits third in the Premier League
• Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon and Nick Pope are both expected to withdraw from England duty due to injury concerns

Chalobah Ready to Step In for England

Trevoh Chalobah is preparing to link up with the England national team, stepping in to replace Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi, who is sidelined by a foot injury picked up during Palace’s recent Conference League victory over AZ Alkmaar. This move will see Trevoh follow in the footsteps of his brother, Nathaniel, making them the 21st pair of siblings to represent England at senior level.

Trevoh Chalobah is set to join up with the England squad to replace injured defender Marc Guehi 🦁

He'll link up with his Three Lions team-mates for the final World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Serbia 🆚 pic.twitter.com/7HWRutdetF

— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) November 11, 2025

England Squad Changes Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers

The 26-year-old Chelsea defender is due to join Gareth Southgate’s side for the final World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Serbia, although the official announcement is still pending. The Three Lions have already secured qualification for next summer’s tournament, opening opportunities for new faces within the squad as they prepare for upcoming fixtures.

Chalobah’s Season and Career Milestones

Trevoh Chalobah has made significant strides this season, featuring in all but four of Chelsea’s matches as the club currently sits third in the Premier League, while also contesting the Carabao Cup quarter-finals and the Champions League league phase. Chalobah was first called up to the national team by then-manager Thomas Tuchel in May, making his England debut against Senegal. Tuchel has played a key role in Chalobah’s career, having introduced him to the Chelsea first team in 2021.

In September, Tuchel remarked that Chalobah’s omission from the squad for qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia was unfortunate, and the player did not receive a call-up for the subsequent October international break either.

Further Changes Expected in England Squad

Other alterations to the England squad are likely, with Newcastle manager Eddie Howe stating that winger Anthony Gordon (hip issue) and goalkeeper Nick Pope (concussion) are both expected to withdraw from international duty.