Arsenal midfielder Willian and strikers Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette tested positive for coronavirus last week. This was reported by the press service of the London club..

Due to positive tests for Covid-19, all three players missed the Premier League opening match against Brentford, which ended in a 0-2 defeat for the Gunners.

Aubameyang and Willian have already passed negative tests and may be included in the team's application for the second round of the Premier League - everything will depend on their physical readiness, which will be assessed in training. Lacazette will definitely miss the match against Chelsea.

It is also noted that midfielder Thomas Partey continues to recover from an ankle injury and he will begin training at the end of August..

Recall that the Arsenal - Chelsea match will take place on Sunday, August 22, at 18:30.