Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic tests positive for coronavirus, Speaking during Friday’s pre-match press conference, Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel revealed that the United States international would be absent against the Gunners due to a positive coronavirus test.

“Christian has, unfortunately, had a positive test and needs to follow the protocols. He’s not been training and is not available for the game,” Tuchel told reporters.

According to footballLondon, Pulisic was informed of the test result on Wednesday morning and immediately went into self-isolation.

Chelsea will be attempting to make it back-to-back wins at the start of their new Premier League season when they travel to the Emirates Stadium to take on the Gunners.