As per Goal, recalling Emerson Palmieri from his Lyon loan is Chelsea’s priority amid the ongoing injury crisis. Marcos Alonso is the only fit wing-back in the squad at the moment.
However, the termination of the loan agreement is complicated because it does not include a break clause. Lyon have a buyout option on Emerson which ‘prohibits’ Chelsea from recalling him.
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So as things stand, Chelsea ‘have to pay compensation’ to Lyon in order to bring the player back to the Bridge.
The Ligue 1 side hope to keep the 27-year-old at the club. The wing-back himself is open to a return to Chelsea.