Chelsea want to cut short Charly Musonda's loan at Real Betis.
After his impressive six months last season in Seville, Musonda has struggled for minutes this term.
Chelsea management have seen enough and plan to recall the Belgian in January.
It was Gus Poyet who drove the deal at Betis, but he was sacked a fortnight ago.
Chelsea are expected to seek a new loan club for Musonda for the second-half of this season.