04/09/2026
🚨⚽Big BOOST for Chelsea as Alonso confirms new signing Marco Palestra is AVAILABLE for Arsenal vs Chelsea clash! 💥💙
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has reportedly confirmed that Seria A best defender last season Marco Palestra could be available for selection ahead of Sunday’s London derby at the Emirates. 👀
After missing the opening Premier League games through injury, Palestra is finally back and available for selection.
And what a time to return.
His pace, 1v1 ability and aggression could be extremely important against Arsenal, especially when Chelsea need to defend transitions and attack the space behind their full-backs.
Palestra also gives Alonso another option at right-back — and his return could make Chelsea even more dangerous if he is fully fit. 🔥
We already saw flashes of what he can offer during pre-season.
Now comes the big question…
Would you START Marco Palestra against Arsenal? 👀💙