ALBERT SAMBI LOKONGA NEWS

Registers assist Lokonga picked up an assist and won two of his three tackles in Tuesday's 3-2 win against Sheffield United.

Impact Lokonga registered his first Premier League assist when his midfield pass found Alfie Doughty on the wing to score the opener. The midfielder was starting his second consecutive game, having struggled with injuries since joining from Arsenal on loan. With Luton in action again on Saturday, there is a chance that manager Rob Edwards could decide to limit Lokonga's game time in order to ease him back into action.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Cherries Lokonga (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Bournemouth.

Impact Lokonga returns from a hamstring injury to start for the first time since September. The midfielder played 18 minutes off the bench last week and had started two straight matches prior to the injury.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not fit for match action Lokonga (hamstring) is not in the squad to face Manchester City on Sunday.

Impact Lokonga is being integrated slowly back into the squad after missing time since September with a hamstring injury. The midfielder has started just twice for Luton after joining the club on loan in the summer.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Being integrated slowly Lokonga (hamstring) won't be rushed back despite returning to training, according to manager Rob Edwards."He's been out for a long time, so we need to be sensitive how we integrate...

Impact Lokonga has had the same message around him in general in recent weeks. He is fit but won't be rushed back as to avoid aggravating the hamstring injury. The midfielder has made just two appearances since joining the club on loan but could start to see minutes before the winter break.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fit but unavailable Sambi Lokonga (hamstring) has recovered from his hamstring problem but won't be an option versus parent club Arsenal on Tuesday.

Impact Sambi Lokonga should be in contention to log some minutes against Manchester City on Sunday now that his hamstring issue is behind him. Still, the midfielder has been out of action since Sept. 23 versus Wolverhampton, a stretch of nine matches, which will likely see him make a few appearances off the bench first.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training fully Lokonga (hamstring) is back in full team training, according to manager Rob Edwards."He's been given the all clear, he's trained fully and it's about building him up in the right w...

Impact Lokonga is back in full training but isn't ready to get back on the pitch for Saturday's clash. The midfielder will hope to return in the near future, though he will be loan-locked for Tuesday's clash with Arsenal. Lokonga's first realistic chance to return is a Dec. 10 clash with Manchester City.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Running on grass Lokonga (hamstring) was pictured running on grass Wednesday.

Impact Lokonga is back training in some capacity, which is certainly a good sign. The midfielder has been out for a significant period of time with this hamstring injury and will hope to make a full return before the Winter break. Tahith Chong has played substantial minutes with Lokonga sidelined.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing long-term absence Lokonga is expected to be sidelined for 2-3 months due to an undisclosed injury, telling reporters Tuesday, "Unfortunately, an injury came to delay everything. I'll be focused on m...

Impact Lokonga started the last two matches for Luton after joining the club on loan from Arsenal. A muscular injury kept him out of the squad initially, so it's unclear if this latest problem is related. The midfielder had been filling in for the injured Ross Barkley (hamstring), which could force the club to utilize Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu for the first time since the season opener.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Created one chance in debut Lokonga had two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Fulham.

Impact Lokonga had a quiet outing and couldn't not help Luton Town avoid the loss on the road. The midfielder created just one chance before subbing off in the 74th minute. That was his debut for the club, after missing their first four games dealing with a strain.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in Luton debut Lokonga (strain) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Fulham.

Impact Lokonga was loaned to Luton Town from Arsenal on deadline day but was dealing with a strain, so he was unable to make his debut before the international break. If healthy, he should be a mainstay for the Hatters in central midfield.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for debut Lokonga (strain) is available for Saturday's trip to Fulham, according to manager Rob Edwards. "[Lokonga] is ready and available for selection."

Impact Lokonga has yet to appear since making the switch to Luton Town but it appears the international break was enough time for the midfielder to get back to fitness. Lokonga was loaned to Luton for the 2023/24 season after making 15 Premier League appearances (eight starts) in 2022/23 for Crystal Palace and Arsenal.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Luton Lokonga completed a season-long loan move to Luton from Arsenal, the club announced.

Impact Lokonga joins Luton on loan for 2023-24 with eyes on more playing time. The midfielder made nine Premier League appearances for Crystal Palace on loan in 2022-23 and will hope for an even more substantial role with Luton moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Lokonga is unfit to play Saturday versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Lokonga hasn't been practicing regularly for a while and won't be available for the opener, also because he might be on the move before deadline day.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Lokonga didn't travel with Arsenal for pre-season training due to a muscular injury, per Nathan Ridley of The Mirror.

Impact Lokonga has been linked with a move away from Arsenal after spending half the 2022-23 season on loan at Crystal Palace. There, the midfielder started six of nine matches, registering two shots (one on target) 13 tackles and nine clearances. Assuming Lokonga is looking for first-team action, he may have to shift away from the Premier League to get it.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nine appearances on loan Lokonga made nine appearances (three starts) after joining Crystal Palace on loan in January.

Impact Lokonga played 536 minutes but didn't appear in any of Palace's final five matches. Lokonga will return to Arsenal ahead of the new campaign, but another loan could be in his future as he's unlikely to break into the Arsenal first team.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots in loss Lokonga registered two shots (one on goal) in Tuesday's 2-0 loss against Wolverhampton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 36th minute.

Impact Lokonga recorded two shots Tuesday, including his first shot on goal this season. He also drew one foul and made one clearance in his 65 minutes of action in his first start since March 15 at Brighton. Lokonga picked up a yellow card in the 36th minute as well, his second booking this season

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to team Lokonga (not injury related) will be eligible to return to the squad for the April 1 clash against Leicester City.

Impact Lokonga wasn't allowed to be involved in Sunday's defeat against his parent club Arsenal, but he had started five consecutive Premier League matches in Palace's midfield prior to that and should be back in the XI to take on Leicester after the international break.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ineligible against parent club Lokonga (loan-locked) is out for Sunday's clash with Arsenal, as he is ineligible against his parent club.

Impact Lokonga will be sidelined so as to not play against his loaning club. The midfielder has become a nailed-on starter of late, and will be a major loss for the now manager-less Eagles. Eberechi Eze could slot into the starting XI in place of Lokonga.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has quiet game in loss Lokonga made a block, a clearance and two interceptions in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against Brighton.

Impact Lokonga has now started each of Palace's last five Premier League games dating back to mid-February in defensive midfield, but Palace are still looking for their first win since the turn of the calendar year.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Crystal Palace confirm loan signing of Albert Sambi Lokonga Crystal Palace confirm loan signing of Albert Sambi Lokonga.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Loaned to Palace Lokonga was loaned to Crystal Palace until the end of the 2022/23 season, Crystal Palace announced.

Impact Lokonga was loaned to Crystal Palace, where he will hope to see more playing time after a limited role with Arsenal to open the season. The midfielder will hope to find a more consistent role in the first team with Crystal Palace, where he should have a chance to establish himself in the first team.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal's EPL title charge was made in Manchester

If Arsenal wins the English Premier League, it will be with the help of Manchester City

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creates one chance in UEL contest Lokonga created one chance during Thursday's UEL win over FC Zurich.

Impact Lokonga has started three straight games across all competitions but they have all come with Thomas Partey unfit. As Partey is close to returning, Lokonga should return to the bench soon.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes season as sub Lokonga played 27 minutes as a substitute in their season finale against Everton, posting one shot on target, one chance created and two clearances.

Impact Lokonga made only five appearances (two starts) in their last 10 games. The midfielder was a starter early in the season, but looked out of favor in the second half of 2021-22. He finished the campaign with 20 shots, 18 chances created, 22 tackles, 13 interceptions and five yellow cards in 19 appearances (12 starts).

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option for Man City clash Lokonga (COVID) is available for Satuday's game against Manchester City.

Impact Lokonga is fit enough to be on the bench after dealing with Coronavirus. He has played just nine minutes in the last six matches even if he was an option for most of them. He has tallied 15 shots, 12 chances, 19 tackles and 12 interceptions in 13 games.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE