The youngster, who features in the number 10 role, is technically precise with his passing and set - piece taking skills, and the likes
of David Luiz may have a tough time handling the exuberance of youth, as some may say.
Serie A holders Juventus have reportedly emerged as front - runners to pursue the services
of David Luiz during the winter transfer window.
The defender basically revealed that he has been promised minutes in the cup by the manager, so expect to see the big defender slot into central defence for this trip, possibly in place
of David Luiz or Gary Cahill.
Since returning from German club Borussia Monchengladbach, where he spent two seasons on loan, Christensen has established himself in Chelsea's three - man defence at the expense
of David Luiz.
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says he is «disappointed» that some people are questioning his honesty over the fitness
of David Luiz.
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte may have tried to explain the absence
of David Luiz from the game against Manchester United as a tactical decision, but he wasn't really able to convince many people about it.
Antonio Conte surprised many with his use
of David Luiz.
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 game was played at a hectic pace from the first whistle, and the Gunners might well have won it as the hosts had to see out the final few minutes with 10 men, after the late sending off
of David Luiz.
The president of Nice, Jean - Pierre Rivere said the above to RMC in May, of his star midfielder's then - considerable price tag — in a summer window where PSG's $ 50 million purchase
of David Luiz was seen as colossal, and no player in Ligue 1 outside of James Rodriguez departed for more than $ 20 million.
My cynicism towards Chelsea's position in relation to the transfer window and deadline day were swiftly changed when rumors
of David luiz making a sensational return began to look more and more likely.
It's early days, but the Blues look to have handled the transfer market masterfully, not least because their net outlay was minimal, largely thanks to the sale
of David Luiz.
They effectively only had # 50m to spend last summer owing to FFP, and blew it all on the signing
of David Luiz.
Paris Saint - Germain defender Serge Aurier says the club will miss the «craziness»
of David Luiz following his deadline day move to Chelsea.
However, in the case
of David Luiz and Gary Cahill, he's made a mistake; a mistake that he will likely never have to address should Chelsea continue their success.
An official statement on Chelsea's website said: «Chelsea Football Club and Paris Saint Germain have agreed terms for the transfer
of David Luiz to the French club.
Chelsea have banked more than # 100m from the sales
of David Luiz, Juan Mata and Romelu Lukaku alone, money that has been handily used to bring in the likes of Cesc Fabregas and Diego Costa and one wonders if Ramires himself would be considering his options.
However, there is a space in the Blues squad following the departure
of David Luiz, and Mourinho could be tempted into making a move.
With Gary Cahill receiving criticism for poor performances, it also falls on the likes
of David Luiz and Antonio Rudiger, and so perhaps Antonio Conte may feel that he still needs to strengthen in that department.
One of the very best centre - backs in the world, Gerard Pique is easily in ahead of Chelsea's defenders this season with the likes
of David Luiz and Gary Cahill struggling.
He has struggled to unsettle the starting centre - back pairing
of David Luiz and Thiago Silva, and while he earned some gametime at right - back during Serge Aurier's suspension, the Ivorian wideman returned to the starting XI for the Champions League draw with Manchester City.
The massive money signing
of David Luiz last summer shows that the French champions have not had their spending completely stunted by new Financial Fair Play rules.
The departures
of David Luiz, Kevin de Bruyne and Juan Mata brought in well over # 100million and funded moves for Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas last summer.
Not exact matches
Chelsea pair
David Luiz and Marcos Alonso form half
of the back four after guiding Chelsea to a win at Bournemouth, while Matt Lowton and James Collins
of Burnley and West Ham respectively complete the backline after impressive displays
of their own.
Sure, having piles
of cash helps a great deal but when you can buy
David Luiz for 50mil
of Koscielny for 10mil it just isn't a black and white argument.
Koscielny has the habit
of giving up in big games, he hardly endures a small knock like the way
David Luiz can.
This was done with huge expenditures some
of which did not yield intended results, such as the purchase
of Mata, Torres, and
David Luiz by Chelsea; and the purchase
of Adebayor, Santa Cruiz, Ireland, etc by Man City.
The Argentine sparked chaos in the closing minutes
of the game by taking out
David Luiz with a very clear and blatant two footed act
of aggression, which enticed a mini-brawl.
With former Premier League and La Liga stars like
David Luiz, Angel Di Maria and Zlatan playing some
of the best football
of their respective careers in France, PSG appear on track to win yet another Ligue 1 title this season.
Not everyone's cup
of tea, but there's no denying that former Chelsea star
David Luiz brought some fine moments in a Blues shirt, with some real wondergoals and performances with flair.
The headline team news ahead
of Chelsea v Liverpool tonight was that
David Luiz had replaced injured Blues captain John Terry.
We saw clubs like Chelsea, yes Chelsea making big sales
of the likes
of Mata, De Bruyne and
David Luiz in order to balance their books.
That will be music to the ears
of Chelsea fans as with Gary Cahill and
David Luiz on the wrong side
of 30, Antonio Conte will arguably need to start thinking about rebuilding that part
of his squad and he has previously been linked with making a # 53m bid for Koulibaly last summer, as per The Telegraph.
He was a loyal club member, and no I didn't want to see him go to a rival, but I don't understand why we couldn't have used the position to try and get
David Luiz, who is clearly out
of favour.
Plastic PSG enter the market for another statement signing - spending a world record # 50million fee for a defender on
David Luiz (that's a lot
of oil), while already having # 35million legendary defender, club captain & Marquinhos» idol - Thiago Silva at the club.
Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson has insisted that he believes Chelsea defender
David Luiz is on his way out
of Stamford Bridge in the New Year.
Mohamed Elneny has found himself adopting said role in the side
of late, and is a viable option to continue in that role as we move forward, much like
David Luiz adopts in Chelsea's XI.
In turn, according to Diario Gol, as re-reported by The Express, Ramos wants to see the club act and that involves a three - man transfer shortlist which is made up
of goalkeeper Kepa, Chelsea ace
David Luiz and Inter striker Mauro Icardi.
Mourinho dropped Cech then got rid
of Torres, Lampard, Eto, Schurrle, Salah
David Luiz, Lukaku, Bertrand, Cole, Demba Ba.
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...
One
of the leaders
of this Brazilian team, former Chelsea centre back
David Luiz showed his cool with a wonderful opening penalty in the shoot - out against Chile.
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This source claims a summer move for the attacker is more likely than a January one and Hulk may well jump at the chance
of a move to the Premier League side, not least as he would join fellow national team colleagues
David Luiz, Ramires and Oscar at the West London club.
Yes, the
David Luiz who conceded 7 vs Germany and was benched at club level for much
of the season.
David Luiz is in the team
of the year.
Its not news that arsenal training methods needs to change, we are yet to categorise our players, not everybody can train hard as Sanchez for example, we have a lot
of players not going to gym and doing what's needed or required
of them, that's why we do get injuries, imagine if it was an Arsenal player that Aguero kicked like he did to
David Luiz, that would be end
of the season for that player.
As the Team
of the Year was announced at the Ballon d'Or awards on Monday night, many fans, players and pundits alike were shocked to see PSG star
David Luiz included despite achieving little else than making an inflated move to PSG from Chelsea.
The Argentine international was shown a straight red after a dreadful late lunge on
David Luiz, which in turn sparked a late melee between the two sets
of players.
Manchester United have been boosted in their pursuit
of Chelsea defender
David Luiz with the news that Arsenal have ended their interest in him.
In that 5 - 0 loss to Porto, Benfica made the audacious decision to start
David Luiz at left back where he was absolutely eaten alive while playing out
of position.