Chelsea's £47m summer signing Marco Palestra is wasting no time making a case for himself at Stamford Bridge, impressing across all three of the club's pre-season fixtures so far. The 21-year-old, capped by Italy, is now set to feature against AC Milan on Saturday as his strong start to life in west London continues.
According to BBC News, Palestra has stated his ambition to become "the next top one" in his position, underlining the confidence behind his early performances for the Blues. With pre-season serving as a crucial audition period, the young full-back appears determined to force his way into Enzo Maresca's plans before the competitive season begins.
While it's still early days, Palestra's consistent involvement suggests the coaching staff are keen to assess how he adapts against high-level opposition like Milan, as Chelsea continue shaping their squad ahead of the new campaign.