Team news

Team news: David Luiz, Lacazette, Tierney

We’ve checked-in with our medical team ahead of Sunday’s Premier League match against Newcastle United. 

Alex Lacazette

Left hamstring. Alex is responding well to treatment and is starting to integrate back into full training. Alex will be unavailable for Sunday’s match, but will continue to work hard with the aim of being in contention for Thursday’s match against Villarreal. 

 

David Luiz

Right knee. David is now back in full training and is in contention to be involved in Sunday’s match. 

  

Kieran Tierney

Left knee. Kieran continues to make good progress and is now integrating back into full training. Kieran will be assessed regarding his availability for Sunday’s match.

  

There were no further health or injury issues from Thursday’s match against Villarreal. All other players in the men’s first-team squad are currently available for selection.

 

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