Talk about absence making the heart grow fonder.

He's an plainly ordinary player who should be nowhere near the squad even as a backup. Say what you like about Alonso but he atleast has an upside of some substance (even if we only see it once a month), Emerson is a footballing John Doe.

There's a reason Alonso quickly got back into the side every time Emerson got a few chances.

Playing again for Italy in this weird Finalissima 2022 (Euro champ v Copa America champ) in 3-4-3. Would be so weird if we just don't take him back to cover for Chilly on the left side. He is a quality player and doing well in a system TT is playing.

He really isn't a "quality player". He's very bad every time I've seen him. He's basically a worse Alonso with a bit more pace.

Pretty sure Tuchel only played him a total of like 10 minutes as well. 

 

4 minutes ago, Zeta said:

He really isn't a "quality player". He's very bad every time I've seen him. He's basically a worse Alonso with a bit more pace.

He is playing for Italy in a system we use. For me this is a no-brainer.

5 minutes ago, Zeta said:

He really isn't a "quality player". He's very bad every time I've seen him. He's basically a worse Alonso with a bit more pace.

Nah I disagree, I think he’s a good player, definitely good enough to be Chilwell’s back up.

I’ve only watched him when he played for us, not Italy or anywhere else. From what I’ve seen, he’s a terrible defender, always loses his man in set pieces, doesn’t really attack or defend well, a below par player really. Definitely not Chelsea level, not even as a back up. 

I'm not a fan either but we don't have a choice really. 

He's absolutely rubbish and I'd rather give Alonso a new contract than have this guy back in the squad. There's a reason Marcos quickly won his place back whenever Emerson was given chances.

Back ups to Reece and Chilwell were a big problem last year and somehow there's potential we're going to get even weaker on that score (Azpi and Alonso > Sterling and Emerson), you really can't make it up.

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Besides experience he offers nothing that any other LB wouldn't. I've watched 15 minutes of this game against Argentina and got reminded of that.

He can't go past players as he's only slightly faster than Alonso, can't defend properly (I vaguely remember him costing us one or two goals for being awfully positioned withing our defensive line), and worst of all, seems to have little to zero desire every time he's playing.

Yes, he's a Mancini favourite, but that's pretty much it. Also "helped" Lyon to have the 9th worst defensive record this season and finish 8th in their league. Just get a small fee while we still can and move on, anyone can do his job as Ben's backup and hey, maybe we even get someone with ANY upside. 

32 minutes ago, Sconnie Blue said:

I'm not a fan either but we don't have a choice really. 

Even if we ignore the fact even keeping Alonso is preferable and that there's options on the market, I'd much rather give the place to Ian Maatsen.

I mean I'm nowhere near as sure about him as I am Colwill or was James and Mount (from their spells in the Champ) but if nothing else he has a potential upside and some hope of a solid contribution. We already know what we will get from Emerson and it just won't cut it.

There's zero excuse for this guy to be on the rooster once we get to August, absolutely zero.

He was Doghite against Argentina tonight, but hey they looked good

Doesn't look like Emerson is planning on going anywhere, looking at what he has just posted on his Twitter account 

 

Hopefully TT and Boehly have alternative plans !

You'd have to think Emerson would get the message if Cucurella gets signed ... at best he'd be 3rd option behind Chilwell and Cucurella at that juncture ... 

 

He needs to leave for us and himself. He's 28 years old and has fewer league games in his career than Reece James who is 22. If he doesn't leave, then he's in it for the money.

26 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:

He needs to leave for us and himself. He's 28 years old and has fewer league games in his career than Reece James who is 22. If he doesn't leave, then he's in it for the money.

We need to find a buyer first. Lyon had the option to buy for just 15mill euros and turned him down after his year long loan.

https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours-news/2022/8/15/23306434/west-ham-in-talks-with-chelsea-for-emerson-palmieri-submit-13m-bid-reports

Hopefully we squeeze as much out of Qest Ham as possible and he gets gone. So far hammers bid is 13mill.

3 hours ago, axman2526 said:

https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours-news/2022/8/15/23306434/west-ham-in-talks-with-chelsea-for-emerson-palmieri-submit-13m-bid-reports

Hopefully we squeeze as much out of Qest Ham as possible and he gets gone. So far hammers bid is 13mill.

So that must be pretty much the same fee as the option-to-buy we would have sold him to Lyon for ?

39 minutes ago, Sexyfootball said:

So that must be pretty much the same fee as the option-to-buy we would have sold him to Lyon for ?

Yeah Lyon had the option for that fee.

what i like about this move is that he can stay friends with Jorginho 🙂 

9 minutes ago, azpi28 said:

what i like about this move is that he can stay friends with Jorginho 🙂 

Jorginho is going to West Ham too?? Where have you heard this apzi?? What is your source??? Is it part of a swap deal for Rice???

This has been a good day.

2 minutes ago, just said:

Jorginho is going to West Ham too?? Where have you heard this apzi?? What is your source??? Is it part of a swap deal for Rice???

This has been a good day.

noooo he can stay in London and hang out

i like Jorginho i don't want him to leaveeee

21 minutes ago, azpi28 said:

noooo he can stay in London and hang out

i like Jorginho i don't want him to leaveeee

Dave Dave, a better reply to @just would have been:

"That is right Just fella, both Italians are heading there, done deal.

As is us re-signing David Luiz for the third time on a bumper 5 year deal"

That is similar to giving a new sofa but stealing his house and all other belongings as far as Just goes lmao.

We have agreed a deal with West Ham for him, however the deal is on the brink of collapse as there is a fair difference between what West Ham are willing to pay Emerson and what he wants to be paid. 

Hammers looking at other targets.

Just goooooooooooooo! I absolutely hate fringe players with 0 ambition to be playing first team football. I mean, it's not their fault they got paid the absurd we like to pay those kind of players but... Haven't your earned enough already? Go play some football ffs!

5 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

We have agreed a deal with West Ham for him, however the deal is on the brink of collapse as there is a fair difference between what West Ham are willing to pay Emerson and what he wants to be paid. 

Hammers looking at other targets.

Typical ...

Perfect move for him ... almost guaranteed starter, still in London so no need to move house etc ... obviously not wired the same way Werner is in being prepared to accept a lower wage to actually PLAY football ... I guess we are stuck with him until his contract expires in 2024.