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David Luiz delivers Chelsea injury update: Antonio Conte needs star man back in the team
DAVID LUIZ appears to have given Antonio Conte a fitness boost.
David Luiz has delivered a fitness update after his groin injury against Everton
The Chelsea defender went off in the final 10 minutes of the 3-0 win over Everton on Sunday.
Luiz picked up a groin injury but has been in the medical room today.
He posted an image on his Instagram story with a winking face, suggesting he will be ok.
Following the match Antonio Conte said: “I didn’t speak with the doctor about his injury but I don’t think it is a serious injury. I hope in the next game that David Luiz is available to play.”
Luiz has been vital to Chelsea’s season helping them charge towards the title.
David Luiz was taken off after 82 minutes against Everton
Nathan Ake came on for David Luiz for the final eight minutes
The win over Everton briefly opened the gap with Tottenham to seven points before their win over Arsenal.
However if Spurs beat West Ham on Monday they will be just one point behind the leaders who don’t play until Monday.