Please find the latest team news update from our medical team ahead of Thursday’s match against Molde.
Updates since last match:
Mohamed Elneny
Tested positive for Covid-19 while on international duty with Egypt.
Mo is asymptomatic and following protocols ahead of returning to training. He is unavailable for Thursday’s match.
Sead Kolasinac
Tested positive for Covid-19 while on international duty with Bosnia & Herzegovina.
Sead is also currently asymptomatic and following protocols ahead of returning to training. He is unavailable for Thursday’s match.
David Luiz
In the travelling squad to Molde following birth of his daughter at the weekend.
Thomas Partey
Left thigh. Sustained strain to left thigh during Aston Villa (h) on November 8.
Has not travelled to Molde and progressing rehabilitation.
Bukayo Saka
Right leg impact. Sustained dead leg during the match at Leeds.
Has not travelled to Molde but will be available for Sunday’s match against Wolves.
Willian
Left calf. Slight calf issue sustained during the match at Leeds.
Has not travelled to Molde. Will continue to be assessed and aiming to be available for Sunday’s match against Wolves.
Continued status on longer-term injuries:
Pablo Mari
Left ankle. Sustained significant sprain to ankle ligaments during Manchester City (a) on June 17.
Pablo has progressed very well and is now integrating into full training.
Gabriel Martinelli
Left knee. Sustained injury during training on June 21.
Gabi has also progressed very well is working well in group sessions and aims to integrate into squad sessions over the next two weeks.
As part of Premier League protocol, all members of our first team squad and support staff continue to be regularly tested for COVID-19.
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