Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has confirmed only David Luiz will be missing Chelsea’s game against Southampton having not recovered from his knee injury.
The center back has been out of action for the last few weeks following a knee injury he picked up in training.
However his absence has not been solely that as the Brazilian endured a freezing out of the Chelsea first team by Conte after he questioned the tactician’s decisions in Chelsea 3-0 defeat to AS Roma in the Champions League.
He was replaced by Andreas Christensen in the Chelsea defense and the young Dane has slotted in well at teh back for Conte, putting in great displays against Premier League opposition, particularly at Stamford Bridge against Manchester United.
Now Conte confirms Christensen is set to start in his eleventh Premier League game as Luiz misses out again.
Conte on injuries at Chelsea: "No new injuries. All my players are available for tomorrow." That's apart from Luiz, of course. #CFC
— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) December 15, 2017
Conte on Luiz's fitness: "David has a big inflammation in his knee. We are trying to solve the situation with the doctor." #CFC
— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) December 15, 2017
Conte on Luiz: "The player is working apart [from the group]. He worked in the pool, I saw him today running on the pitch but very slowly. This is a serious problem but we hope to solve this problem soon" #CFC
— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) December 15, 2017
Chelsea take on Southampton, knowing their title defense is almost gone after dropping 14 points behind leaders Manchester City.
