Chelsea defender Marco Palestra returns to individual training after injury

Chelsea wing back Marco Palestra has returned to individual training following a month-long absence due to injury. The summer signing sustained an undisclosed issue during training sessions leading up to the season opener against Fulham in late August. Palestra is currently working on the grass under the supervision of Xabi Alonso’s coaching staff. He is expected to require roughly one week of group training before becoming eligible for first-team selection. The club has not provided specific details regarding the nature of the injury that sidelined him shortly after his arrival. Despite the setback, Palestra previously appeared in multiple preseason matches for the club.

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