Marcos Alonso did not perform particularly well in the 2-0 win over Fulham on Sunday and was substituted with 12 minutes to go with Davide Zappacosta taking his place.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference today, manager Maurizio Sarri revealed that the Spaniard has been suffering with a back injury and was not fully fit.
Fans on Twitter believe that Emerson Palmieri should be given a chance to impress instead:
Emerson deserves a run in the team anyway
— Murphy (@Murphs90_) 4 December 2018
Emerson should be given a chance against Wolves.
He cant play as worse as Alonso did against Fulham.— SoulKing (@realSoulAppiah) 4 December 2018
Hope this means Emerson in. Emerson deserves a chance in the league
— SARRIsfied (@Lordabas) 4 December 2018
JUST PLAY EMERSON!!! WHY SPEND MONEY ON ALEX SANDRO IF EMERSON IS ON THE SAME LEVEL IF HE PLAYS REGULARY
— ARTY (@artyy98) 4 December 2018
Play @emersonpalmieri ffs
— TI (@manlikemaurizio) 4 December 2018
If he had a back problem why the hell would you start him. There is another left back on the bench play him.
— Anonymous (@fannykhan799) 4 December 2018
Make way for Emerson
— Farhan Iz (@farhanizzani) 4 December 2018
Emerson need..He has proven he has the qualities countless times…#PlayEmerson
— Giggson (@dongiggs) 4 December 2018
I want to see Emerson
— Pb_TIPS… ✍? (@itz_mcpizzy) 4 December 2018
The Italian was signed by previous coach Antonio Conte in last season’s January transfer window but has barely featured for the Blues.
He has impressed during the six matches he has played in cup competitions so far this campaign, and it seems many believe it is now the time to rotate the squad tomorrow night when Chelsea face Wolves.
Emerson has made just 13 appearances since his £18m from Roma, but the 24-year-old has certainly put a case forward to be picked ahead of Alonso at Molineux.
