Sentences with phrase «luiz out of defence»
Conte revealed that with Cesc Fabregas and Timeoue Bakayoko as his only fit senior midfielders, he is looking at the possibility of moving either Andreas Christensen or David Luiz out of defence.
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Don't know why we didn't use the OG situation to try and get David Luiz — yes I know he can be a loose cannon, but he's out of favour, and would be looking for a move for the World Cup, and he'd be better in defence than 17m...
The last minute additions of David Luiz and Marcos Alonso turned out to be masterstrokes, but Chelsea will be looking to bolster their defence regardless.
The holding midfielder will be covering for David Luiz, with the Brazilian prone to bursting out of defence.
Andreas Christensen has been one of the star performers for the Blues this term and could flank the returning David Luiz and in - form Cesar Azpilicueta in the heart of Chelsea's defence, with Gary Cahill set to miss out.
Mustafi and Luiz are yet to step out in the colours of their new sides this season but both fit the profile of exactly what Arsenal and Chelsea have been missing: the former is a cool - headed organiser to step into the void left by Per Mertesacker while the latter's skill on the ball, and determination to take responsibility for driving out from the back like an old school sweeper, makes him a solution to Antonio Conte's selection dilemma in defence.