Team news

Team news: Gabriel, Partey, David Luiz, Willian

Here’s our latest team news update ahead of Tuesday’s match against Brighton & Hove Albion:

There were no further injury issues from Saturday’s match against Chelsea.

Gabriel

Has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating according to UK Government and Premier League protocols. We will continue to monitor and support Gabriel, and we are hoping he will be available again after our next two matches.

Thomas Partey

Left thigh. Thomas has progressed well since the injury on 6 December. He has started to train outside and will continue with his daily assessments and monitoring.

David Luiz

Since feeling unwell, David has returned to outside training and is due to re-join the full squad on Thursday (31 December).

Willian

Since feeling unwell, Willian has returned to outside training and is due to re-join the full squad on Thursday (31 December).

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