# Emerson could be on his way back to Chelsea in January

URL: https://technosports.co.in/emerson-chelsea-return-january/  
Published: 2022-01-09  
Updated: 2022-01-09  
Author: Arsh Das

Chelsea are still working to call back Emerson from his loan spell with French club Lyon. The Italian left-back is one of the options for [Thomas Tuchel](https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/09/tuchel-makes-chelsea-transfer-request-with-digne-deal-now-unlikely-15890491/) to replace Ben Chilwell. The England international is out injured for the remainder of the season, after he had to undergo surgery. 

Marcos Alonso is the only natural left-back in the squad, which has left Chelsea short staffed. Saul Niguez has been one of the players who has had to play at left-back, and things haven’t been working out for him in that position. 

Natural wingers like Callum Hudson-Odoi and Christian Pulisic have also had to put in the shifts out wide. But, with the fixtures coming in thick and fast, the Blues will be needing a more reliable option. 

## Emerson could return to Chelsea this month 

> Chelsea are still trying to recall Emerson Palmieri as left back, Tuchel wants him. OL turned down first approach but Chelsea are pushing again – prepared to offer compensation 🔵 [#CFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)   
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> Lucas Digne deal now looking very unlikely. Nothing advanced. Everton ask for permanent move. [pic.twitter.com/BFi2AhhXJX](https://t.co/BFi2AhhXJX)
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> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) [January 9, 2022](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1480150455028264967?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Following the arrival of Chilwell, Emerson was loaned out to Lyon since he wouldn’t have a lot of game time. But due to Chelsea’s injury crisis, things are looking much different.

They had been linked with Everton left-back Lucas Digne, who is on his way out of the club. But, Everton only want a permanent move for the Frenchman, while [Chelsea](https://technosports.co.in/2021/12/30/lucas-digne-considered-by-chelsea/) would prefer a loan move. It looks very unlikely that he will be moving to Stamford Bridge now. 

Even though Lyon rejected the Premier League club’s first approach, Chelsea are prepared to offer a compensation for their player to get him back for the remainder of the season.