Chelsea's Marco Palestra Nears Return but Arsenal Trip in Doubt

Chelsea defender Marco Palestra says he's feeling better but still a few days from full fitness.

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What happened. Marco Palestra, Chelsea's £47m summer signing, provided an injury update, saying he is recovering but still a few days from returning, likely ruling him out of the Arsenal match.

• Palestra has missed Chelsea's first three matches of the season.
• He was not seen in training photos released on Wednesday.
• The defender signed from Atalanta in July for £47m.

“I'm fine, it's still a few days away, but I feel much better.”

— Marco Palestra

Chelsea face Arsenal on Sunday, but Palestra's absence is likely given his recovery timeline.

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