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Team news: Bellerin, Xhaka and David Luiz

Granit Xhaka
Granit Xhaka

We’ve checked-in with our medical team ahead of Wednesday’s Premier League match against Crystal Palace. 

Hector Bellerin

Left lower leg. Hector sustained bruising to the bone in the lower leg during last week’s match at Chelsea and continues to be reviewed. Hector is unavailable for Wednesday’s match, but is working hard with the medical team ahead of Sunday’s match against Brighton.

David Luiz

Left hamstring. David continues to make progress since sustaining the injury at Newcastle on May 2. David is unavailable for Wednesday’s match, but is working hard with the medical team ahead of Sunday’s match against Brighton.

Granit Xhaka

Left groin. Granit has returned to full training and is being assessed regarding his availability for Wednesday’s match.

As part of Premier League protocol, all members of our first team squad and support staff continue to be regularly tested for COVID-19.