Blues boss Antonio Conte has hit out at Sergio Agüero over the tackle on David Luiz

Conte has said Sergio Agueros tackle over the Chelsea defender left him “scared and afraid” for David Luiz.

Centre-back Luiz will need a late fitness test ahead of Sunday’s game with West Brom, Luiz’ knee still unsure from the ferocious high challenge in Chelsea’s 3-1 win in Manchester last Saturday.

With players and staff of both sides getting involved. Aguero was sent off, along with City’s Fernandinho, while Chelsea’s Nathaniel Chalobah and Cesc Fabregas were booked.

Aguero has now been banned for four games by the FA, however, Conte has admitted he feared for his defender in the tackle and has been angered further by watching replays of the incident.

“I have to check on Saturday if David Luiz is able to play on Sunday because, after this tackle I don’t know,” said Conte.

“This tackle was very bad so I have to check on his recovery from his injury. It will be very important for him and for me to decide whether he’s able to play on Sunday.

“That tackle was dangerous, for sure. I watched the images and I was afraid (he might be injured). I was scared. He’s trying to recover from this tackle.

“I only realised after I saw the replays. That’s when I saw this was very dangerous for David Luiz.”