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Antonio Conte: David Luiz will make Chelsea debut against Liverpool
ANTONIO CONTE has confirmed David Luiz will start for Chelsea against Liverpool tomorrow night.
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Luiz re-joined the Blues on deadline day in a £32million deal from Paris Saint-Germain but is yet to play.
The 29-year-old has been kept out of the side due to centre-back pairing John Terry and Gary Cahill.
However, an injury to the Chelsea captain in last weekend's 2-2 draw away at Swansea has provided the Brazilian with his first opportunity.
And Conte has confirmed Luiz will start against Liverpool at stamford Bridge tomorrow night (8pm).
David Luiz will make his debut against Liverpool tomorrow night
"Conte confirms that John Terry should be available 10 days after his injury was diagnosed. David Luiz will play tomorrow," Chelsea tweeted.
"Conte says he knows David Luiz is a good player and he expects him to play well."
Conte confirms that John Terry should be available 10 days after his injury was diagnosed. David Luiz will play tomorrow. #CFC
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 15, 2016
Conte says he knows David Luiz is a good player and he expects him to play well. #CFC
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 15, 2016
Luiz made 81 Premier League appearances for the Blues during his first spell with the club between 2011 and 2014.
He was part of the 2011/12 Champions League-winning side and was a Europa League winner with the Blues the following season.
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