HE IS BACK!! David Luiz Returns For Arsenal Ahead Of West Ham Clash

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HE IS BACK!! David Luiz Returns For Arsenal Ahead Of West Ham Clash

David Luiz has returned to full training following a neck injury ahead of schedule, in a boost for Arsenal and manager Mikel Arteta.

The Brazilian defender signed a contract extension last season and remains a key first-team player for Arteta’s FA Cup holders, despite making a number of high-profile errors that have led to fierce criticism from fans and pundits.

Luiz however is a popular and respected member of the first team at Arsenal, which meant his recent suffering of a neck problem, which threatened to keep him out for a period of matches, was a real blow for the Gunners.

However, the club have confirmed that the injury was a neck spasm rather than anything more serious, and Luiz is already back in full training and making good progress on his recovery.

It means he could feature in Arsenal’s Premier League match this weekend, at home to London rivals West Ham United on Saturday, although Arteta may want to save Luiz and maintain his fitness.

Arsenal have a packed schedule of league games, a Carabao Cup clash with Leicester City, and the start of the Europa League soon to deal with, and will need key first-team members such as Luiz fit and available for big matches coming in quick succession.