David Luiz: Former Arsenal Star Gives Worrying Update About His Health

• David Luiz was forced off the match involving Flamengo and Sao Paolo at half time after suffering severe fatigue
• The former Arsenal man has since opened up about his health as he expressed some concern
• Luiz, 35, will undergo more tests but recently admitted he had a ‘serious problem’

Former Arsenal and Chelsea man David Luiz recently admitted to having a ‘serious problem’ after he was forced off the Brazilian Cup semi-final against Sao Paolo.

Last September, Luiz returned to his native Brazil, joining Flamengo after spending two years at Arsenal.

The 35-year old was a starter in the first leg of the tie, but was replaced by Fabricio Bruno at halftime, with Daily Mail reporting that he suffered from ‘severe fatigue’.

Reports from Brazil now indicate Luiz is suffering from viral hepatitis - an infection that causes liver inflammation and damage.

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In the second half of the Brazilian cup first leg, which Flamengo won 3-1, cameras panned towards Luiz from time to time, and the defender looked extremely beat.

His club Flamengo is now set to conduct further tests on the Brazilian to be able to tell just how serious his condition is.

After the game, Luiz spoke to TV Globo where he revealed he had a serious problem.

'Look, I have a little more serious problem. I'm going to do some tests. Then I'll tell you what it is.” He said.

The game against Sao Paolo was his fourth game in August, and he has been looking quite good at the heart of Flamengo’s defence.

In his last game before the Brazilian Cup semi-final, Luiz played the full 90 minutes in the 1-1 draw against Palmerias.

Flamengo currently lies third in the Brazilain Serie A, and trail league leaders Palmeiras by nine points.