Luiz must play: Conte
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is pinning his hopes on David Luiz playing against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League next week even though the defender has a broken wrist.
Luiz sustained the injury in Sunday's goalless draw with Arsenal when he clattered into the advertising hoardings at the end of the first half.
The Brazil defender continued in the second half until he was dismissed after 87 minutes for a reckless tackle which resulted in a three-game suspension.
Luiz missed Wednesday's 5-1 League Cup win over Nottingham Forest and will also be ineligible for the Premier League clashes with Stoke and table-topping Manchester City.
But Conte expects Luiz to play at Atletico next Wednesday.
"He must be OK," Conte said. "David is an important player for us. For sure he will be ready for the game against Atletico Madrid."
In Luiz's absence, Chelsea's youngsters impressed against Championship side Forest. Michy Batshuayi scored a hattrick while Kenedy and the impressive Charly Musonda were also on target for Chelsea. Tendayi Darikwa scored a late consolation.
Conte said he could field a similar squad in the next round against Everton.
"We are a great club, for this reason every competition is important to us," he said. "If we answer like this tonight, why not continue to give the opportunity to these players?"
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