Since February with and without David Luiz - the facts

[LDN Blue 7,903]

we got into a little heated debate lol

in a sauna as well!

[dodojojo 510]

Luiz hasn't played in the tougher games this season, like United and Arsenal. So those numbers are against weaker competition.

Either way I don't have a strong stance on whether or not to start Luiz. I would based on his athleticism. I wouldn't based on his brain freezes. But Chelsea's defensive issues go beyond starting Luiz or not.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Luiz hasn't played in the tougher games this season, like United and Arsenal. So those numbers are against weaker competition.

Either way I don't have a strong stance on whether or not to start Luiz. I would based on his athleticism. I wouldn't based on his brain freezes. But Chelsea's defensive issues go beyond starting Luiz or not.

That is an excellent point.

[The Big Drog 1,110]

David Luiz is terrific, absolutely terrific. Give me one David Luiz over all of the generic English centre backs you can think of. He has been a fantastic addition to the side and he has so many things going for him. I have never seen a better one on one defender in my life, he is a very high calibre athlete, his pace and aggressive pressing style are essential in AVB's high line defence, when he does play on the cover he has a terrific reading of the game and technically he is as good as any centre back around, the option of Luiz striding out of the back four with the ball is a handy one to have. He is almost a mix of Lucio and Carvalho, we should be delighted we have such a quality player at our club.