Scout Report: Marco Palestra - Chelsea's Next Great Wing-Back?, Enzo Fernandez Stays? & Alejandro Garnacho As Our Left Wing-Back? #CFC
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The episode explores Chelsea's signing of Marco Palestra and discusses various related topics including Enzo Fernandez and Alejandro Garnacho.
In this episode, we take a deep dive into Chelsea's newest signing, Marco Palestra, and answer the biggest question surrounding the deal... who exactly is he? We break down the Italian wing-back's journey from Atalanta's academy to his breakout season with Cagliari, analyse his strengths, weaknesses and tactical profile, and explain why Xabi Alonso was so determined to bring him to Stamford Bridge. The team also talk the latest from this weekend's news and as always also answer some listener questions. RUNNING ORDER: 00:00 The Start & Shevva's Shoutouts! 12:28 News: Granit Xhaka Here We Won't & Enzo Fernandez Here We Stay? 23:53 Scout Report: Marco Palestra 49:58 Quaresma's Questions: Could Alejandro Garnacho Be Our Left Wing-Back? If you have a question for the team then contact them on Twitter at @AtTheBridgePod (This episode was recorded on 6th July 2026) *** Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks! *** Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/b3arBztQjn This episode is proudly supported by Head In The Game, a…
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Host: At The Bridge Pod
Topics covered
- Chelsea FC
- Marco Palestra
- wing-back analysis
- Enzo Fernandez
- listener questions
- football news
Keywords
- Chelsea FC
- Marco Palestra
- wing-back
- Enzo Fernandez
- Alejandro Garnacho
- football analysis
- listener questions
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Organizations: Atalanta, Cagliari
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