Slam Dunk

Disappointing result, but a great performance for the majority.

Amazed that didn't go in. Great chance. 1-1 Clifford. Fully deserved.

Thanks for the link! Great defending from Bruma there.

"Torres and Luiz have been meeting their new team-mates this morning... #CFC" "The lads have just had their round of applause from the squad out on the training field. Can't wait to see them in action! #CFC" Wonder what songs they will be singing for their initiation

Haha oh yeah. http://www.chelseame...cer-jersey.html Should be confirmed on the official site later on today then.

Some people expected that yes (not me for the record haha), but it's great to see that he's reacted to Torres signing in such a professional way.

Magnificent performance. The pace of the entire match was unbelievable and the first 15 mins of the 2nd half was amazing. Great to see everyone putting in a shift, haven't seen that sort of commitment for a while now.

I prefer to think of it as us being the club that rescued him

Did he not have to sign by 5pm to be eligible to play tomorrow? Like Kostas said, he will probably be on the bench at the weekend.

This. I am so happy right now!

Adding some more media speculation into the mix: The Guardian are saying that the work permit was granted earlier today.

It's because they know that we would be wiling to pay that. Even if we say no to their demands, they get to keep their star player for 6 more months, and when a couple more teams come calling in the Summer (City), they can still demand that amount. Question: How many penalties has Luiz ever taken for Benfica before tonight?... Edit: JorgeJesus in post-match interview: "Nothing is on the table for David Luiz. But several clubs are interested" Last-minute guzump on cards?" From Planet Benfica's twitter. A ploy to get us to just pay up perhaps?

They're still playing. Was that supposed to be his farewell goal?

"And David Luiz is limping noticeably now, looks like it was his left hip. Great decision to play him Benfica" Fucking typical.

Had a quick twitter search and saw people saying he'd picked up a knock and was receiving treatment. I though to myself "Just our fucking luck..." Think he carried on though.

He's not eligible for the game vs Liverpool, and is cup tied for the FA Cup game at the weekend vs Spurs. Looks like we'll have to wait a bit longer to see him in action.

Not quite, Howard Webb still hasn't officially joined Man Utd

Atletico president said they had rejected two offers, €45M + 18% VAT for Aguero (from Madrid perhaps?), and the €60M joint bid from us. Maybe it was a week ago, before we negotiated with Luiz?

So we're losing another attacking option? Granted, he hasn't been used much, but we are now one short on cover for the attack especially IF Luiz is our only signing. Will be good for his development however, hopefully they play him often and in the right position.

It's been a long time since i've seen Drogba play so well with his back to goal. His support play was fantastic.

Honestly I was expecting him to be on more than €40k a week. Good negotiating on our part there.

Just relaying what i've been reading. Hopefully we will find out by the end of the day though. He's reportedly flying in for his medical today. What's odd though is the vaulation of €5M (€25M cash + €5M player) on the player going to Benfica - Are Matic/Rajkovic worth £4.2M?

Apparently the favourite to go to Benfica as part of the deal is Matic. 4 and a half year deal for Luiz.

SkySports: "It is reported that Benfica will take one of Slobodan Rajkovic, Nemanja Matic, Patrick van Aanholt or Fabio Borini." Interesting seeing Borini's name mentioned. Possibility of it being him? €5M sounds about right for him. http://www.skysports...6699911,00.html

When they asked about Luiz it was obvious he was told not to say anything, then he said that Luiz definitely wouldn't be available for monday's game