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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: This 'warrior' is set to face Burnley
CHELSEA boss Antonio Conte has confirmed David Luiz is fit to face Burnley.
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Luiz has been carrying a knee injury for several weeks.
The Brazil international confessed to playing through the pain after the Blues' 1-1 draw with Liverpool last month.
However, Conte has confirmed Luiz is fit and ready for Chelsea's clash with Burnley on Sunday (1.30pm).
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And the former Juventus boss has also described the defender as "a warrior."
"Yeah, yeah yeah. He's available yeah," Conte said.
"For sure he's playing with a little pain in his knee but he's a warrior.
Antonio Conte has labelled David Luiz "a warrior"
"He's a warrior and he's playing very well.
"I'm pleased for him and I hope he continues in this way.
"He's showing a great attitude, a great will to continue to fight despite a bit of pain."
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