David Luiz returns to Chelsea first-team training after reports of Antonio Conte rift and knee injury
Defender's future is up in the air after being dropped by his boss before picking up a knee injury
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CHELSEA outcast David Luiz has returned to training despite question marks over his future.
The centre-back hasn’t played in the Premier League since October after he was reportedly dropped for criticising tactics after a 3-0 defeat to Roma in the Champions League.
Luiz featured nearly a month later in the Euro win over Qarabag, but a knee injury has ruled him out ever since.
However, the defender could be in contention for tonight’s match against Arsenal after taking to the field at Cobham with his team-mates, with Gunners said to be potential suitors.
SunSport brought you exclusive pictures a week ago showing Luiz training by himself while Chelsea were playing at Everton.
And the defender looked delighted at being back in the fold as he joined in drills with fellow defenders Antonio Rudiger and Ethan Amapdu.
The likes of Cesar Azpilicueta and Victor Moses were given tough workouts.
While goalkeepers Thibaut Courtois and Willy Cabellero were put through their paces by an enthusiastic coach.
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Antonio Conte appeared particularly animated as he orchestrated the session.
And Chelsea will be hoping to do enough to win the game this evening in order to move above Manchester United into second.
