Chelsea's Marco Palestra struggles in debut against Manchester United
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 1:46 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Marco Palestra faced criticism during his first Premier League appearance for Chelsea at left back against Manchester United on October 31. His performance contributed to Chelsea's poor showing in the first half, placing extra pressure on teammate Wesley Fofana. Xabi Alonso, Chelsea's manager, may be looking to bring Pep Chavarria back into the starting lineup for the next match as Palestra seeks to improve and adapt after a difficult debut.
- •Marco Palestra made his Premier League debut on October 31.
- •Chelsea struggled in the first half against Manchester United.
- •Wesley Fofana received criticism for multiple errors.
- •Xabi Alonso may opt for Pep Chavarria in the next match.
- •Palestra's performance raised concerns about his readiness for top-flight football.
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