Chelsea's Marco Palestra may debut against Brentford this Friday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Xabi Alonso considers deploying Marco Palestra for Chelsea against Brentford on Friday. Palestra has not played this season due to injury but returned to team training recently after an impressive pre-season. Alonso faces potential international call-up complications if Palestra plays. Chelsea is also managing the workload of Moises Caicedo, who is recovering from injury.
- •Palestra could make his full debut on September 18 against Brentford.
- •He has been sidelined all season but returned to training this week.
- •Alonso must decide on playing Palestra before the international break.
- •Caicedo is expected to enhance Chelsea’s midfield upon his return from injury.
- 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Xabi Alonso knows there could be frustrating consequences if he gives defender his debut on Friday
"Marco Palestra has yet to make his full debut for Chelsea – but it could come as soon as this Friday night against Brentford.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as ...
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