The Brazil defender continued in the second half until he was dismissed after 87 minutes for a reckless tackle on Sead Kolasinac 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, whose side beat Qarabag 6-0 in their opening Group C match in the Champions League, expects Luiz to play at Atletico next Wednesday.Conte says David Luiz 'must be okay' to play against Atletico Madrid next week after he suffered a wrist injury on Sunday. #CHENOT
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"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 hat-trick while Kenedy and the impressive Charly Musonda were also on target for Chelsea. Tendayi Darikwa scored a late consolation."It was a good night for us."
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Chelsea youngsters, including Charly Musonda and Kenedy, impress Antonio Conte: https://t.co/GYGsbWWPfH pic.twitter.com/MIQFzN39vf
Eden Hazard made his first start of the season after suffering a broken ankle. Conte suggested he could field a similar squad in the fourth round of the League Cupagainst 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?"Antonio Conte ready to rely on youngsters again in Carabao Cup after starlets impress in Nottingham Forest thrashing https://t.co/OFCdVVbhAC pic.twitter.com/hH6wCuSWgG
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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte insists David Luiz will be fit for next week's #UCL clash at Atletico Madrid despite suffering a broken wrist
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