Italy manager Roberto Mancini has provided Chelsea with a positive update on Emerson Palmieri’s injury (via Football.London). The Italian full-back hobbled off after seven minutes with a muscle problem when he was trying to chase down Teemu Pukki during Italy’s 2-1 win over Finland in a 2020 European Championships qualifier (via Football.London).
In the post-match interview, Mancini provided an injury update and said (via Football.London), “It was nothing serious, he stopped to ensure it didn’t get any worse.”
Emerson’s Impressive Start To New Season
The 25-year-old has already featured in five matches for the West London giants this season but is yet to score or assist a goal going forward. He has been heavily involved in Frank Lampard’s first-team and has managed to keep Marcos Alonso out of the Chelsea starting XI. The Italian full-back has been an integral member for the Pensioners defensively after he made an average of 3.8 tackles, 2.5 interceptions and 1.3 clearances per game in the Premier League this term (stats via whoscored).
The Santos-born talent has also earned six international caps for Italy but is yet to open his goal-scoring account for his nation. Emerson has been in a good run of form for Lampard’s side during this campaign. The fact that his recent injury setback is not serious will be a massive boost for the Pensioners and their chances of earning some positive results after the international break.
What Does The Italy International Add To Lampard’s Side?
Emerson is a moderately paced full-back who can make some intelligent runs down the left flank. He can be a decent outlet for Chelsea out on the wide areas and tends to deliver some inviting balls into the opposition penalty box. However, the Italian defensive ace has struggled to find consistency with his performances on the pitch.
Emerson’s Injury Deemed ‘Nothing Serious’: Big Boost For The Pensioners?
Emerson’s availability for the Premier League clash away at Wolverhampton Wanderers will be a timely boost for Lampard as he tries to steer his side towards a successful season. The Chelsea boss is trying to build a strong squad capable of challenging on all fronts in the coming years.
At the moment, Emerson is doing well, so having him back for the Wolves game could help the Pensioners get a favourable result away at the Molineux Stadium next weekend.
