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Earlier today, we carried a report that Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is considering starting Emerson Palmieri against Burnley on Thursday.

During his press conference on Wednesday, Conte confirmed Emerson will start his first Premier League game for Chelsea following his January move from Roma.

When asked if Emerson is ready to start, Conte said: “Tomorrow Emerson will play, yes tomorrow.

“Now he is ready in the physical and tactical aspect. Then I don’t know if he can play two games in only three days bit now the first problem is tomorrow’s game and for sure tomorrow he will play against Burnley.”