Chelsea fans were far from happy with the performance of Emerson Palmieri following their defeat to Manchester City in Saturday’s evening game. Emerson Palmieri has been one of the few first team players able to break into the side under Maurizio Sarri, and even then his position ahead of Marcos Alonso in the pecking order always seems tenuous.

Emerson meanwhile, has been professional throughout and continues to impress … Sarri’s only explanation for sticking with Alonso as first-choice is his height and his threat from dead-balls.

The Brazilian-born Italian is still behind Marcos Alonso in the pecking order, and has made 18 appearances for the Blues […]


Frank Lampard has confirmed that Emerson Palmieri will not be available for Chelsea until after the international break, as reported by Simon Phillips.

The full-back came off during the 2-1 loss against Liverpool with just 15 minutes gone, as per WhoScored, after a recurrence of his thigh injury.
Emerson Palmieri has been on the fringes for all of his Chelsea career. Marcos Alonso’s abysmal form for most of the campaign has been all the more frustrating because Emerson has been under-used. Palmieri joined Chelsea from AS Roma in January 2018 for an initial transfer fee reported by Sky Sports to be worth £17.6 million.. The 2018 signing from AS Roma has failed to establish himself at Stamford Bridge after being signed by Antonio Conte a year ago. Emerson Palmieri was in action for Chelsea against Manchester City on Saturday. Emerson Palmieri made his first Premier League start as Chelsea won 2-1 at Burnley on Thursday night.

Emerson. Against Wolves this weekend the Brazilian-Italian … This offered an indication that he may be out for some time, which has now been confirmed:

Stats. West Ham United should consider testing the waters over Chelsea’s Emerson Palmieri.

Fulltime: Manchester City 2-1 Chelsea Thoughts? He’s won and lost the position once already this season, so every time he plays with the first XI we are watching closely how he gets on.