Gabriel misses three games, forced to isolate ahead of Chelsea clash; Willian and David Luiz out too

ByAlexander Netherton

Updated 26/12/2020 at 17:15 GMT

Premier League side Arsenal have confirmed that three players - Gabriel, David Luiz and Willian - are all out of the Saturday afternoon clash with Chelsea due to various concerns about the novel coronavirus. Defender Gabriel will miss the next three games after coming into contact with a confirmed infection, while his compatriots both feel unwell but have tested negative.

Arsenal are missing three Brazilian players for the Boxing Day match against Chelsea - Willian, Gabriel and David Luiz - due to potential coronavirus infections.

The Premier League team made the announcement ahead of the London derby with Chelsea, and said that Gabriel would miss the club’s next three games as he isolates.

“Gabriel - COVID close contact, now isolating and will miss the next three matches

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“David Luiz and Willian - both are unwell but have both recently tested negative

"We will continue to monitor, support and assess their conditions”

Ahead of the game Arsenal sat in 15th place with 14 games and 14 points, with Spanish manager Mikel Arteta under pressure amid concerns the club will face a relegation battle if their form does not soon improve.

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