The only place to be 11,313 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 I'm not going to defend the haters, because there are no haters. Not a single Chelsea supporter will have been surprised at his ability to make that clearance. In fact nothing he does surprises me anymore because he is that gifted a player.The issue some people have (and I've echoed this sentiment before) is his focus in certain matches. He is a big-game player in the truest sense of the word, but occasionally he can wander off in games that he might not think are that important. That is almost certainly something that will come with age and I imagine Jose will focus on this aspect of his game too, but I think this is the reason why some people still have a question mark over him. Instances like the mistake in the last game at home to Everton or bodychecking a player when the game is over at home to Brentford just give some people cause for thought.But I am starting to think that based on his improvements in his game in recent years (simple stuff like putting the ball into the stands rather than trying to play it out when it's unwise too) that he could well become one of the top CBs around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Las7 951 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Those type of saves have been made by Ashley Cole numerous times, it's great to see Luiz pull off a save like that as well. The replay doesn't do the clearance justice because it's slowed down a bit - fact is that is easily the best Defensive Contribution a player has made during the Confederation's Cup. I've seen Luiz have stormers for us, but the English Media continues to treat him as a mistake waiting to happen but specially since January he has been one of our best players. I hope that he stays with us for many more years, one day wearing the armband - because he is captain material in the future. Fernando 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bir_CFC 3,455 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Everyone who said to sell him, please stay in line, your ass will be kicked.Luiz will kick their ass way before it gets to the line (if you know what I mean) IkE and CHOULO19 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amblève. 4,995 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Ashley's a proud man now, David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Luiz will kick their ass way before it gets to the line (if you know what I mean) That was terrible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando 6,585 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 What the fuck? I'm watching this gif for 100th time and I still don't get it.There are so many things you need to kick out the ball like that, only few world class defenders have them.He managed to run so fast that he caught up with the pace of the ball, then amazing positioning and then precisely kicked the ball out with such technique that it didn't reflect off the post in goal.In my opinion. That's fucking world class. David Luiz hats off. Fuck haters.Don't overdue it. Ashley Cole, has made a trademark of pulling balls like that, even harder ones! Ashley still the king! OneMoSalah and killer1257 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,958 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superblue 6,372 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 He was exceptional last night, and for the most part has been very good defensively this tournament. I believe this simply follows on from what was an excellent second half of last season and a new found maturity in his defensive work. I would be very surprised if Mourinho let him go. Jose has always loved a ball playing defender who can bring the ball from defence, and in that regards he is the closest thing we have now in our squad to Riccy Carvalho.As a side note, I love his passion and enthusiasm when he plays! Leif 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilvorak 3,734 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 People are forgetting JT is also immense at goal line clearances. Seems like we have another specialist. Muzchap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 He makes an impressive goal-line clearance in the Confederations Cup final, gets linked with Bayern...http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-transfers-david-luiz-35m-2016477 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amblève. 4,995 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 He makes an impressive goal-line clearance in the Confederations Cup final, gets linked with Bayern...http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-transfers-david-luiz-35m-2016477Gotta love the (English) media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Mufassir08 2,400 Posted July 2, 2013 Popular Post! Share Posted July 2, 2013 Close enough! Dion, Cosmin, Bir_CFC and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJames 729 Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Oh my David has found the video function on Instagram. The antics I can't understand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJames 729 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 What surgery is David having??? He just posted a video on fb about it. Where are the brasilians??? We need a translator!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediator 2,026 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Broken nose during the confed cup DJames 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJames 729 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Broken nose during the confed cupOh right!!! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzchap 8,966 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Broken nose during the confed cupLol it wasn't during the Confed Cup - it was whilst he was in his garden!!! See the video below!!!http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=NmNObROcBOo&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DNmNObROcBOo Strike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsblubot 3,595 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Don't overdue it. Ashley Cole, has made a trademark of pulling balls like that, even harder ones! Ashley still the king! Yeah I've seen Ashely do it a couple of times.Ashley is a pacey shorter fullback though, while David is a far heavier CB. That sprint was fucking impressive for a CB; should've showcased his great pace to any who still had doubts. BTW, the crowd (70K ppl) chanted his name after that clearance; just imagine how he must have felt.If there was any doubt, David has proven himself to be a one hell of a big game payer for club and country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 With Van Ginkel here and hopefully De Rossi following, the Luiz in midfield shit can finally be put to bed, thank fuck. Bosnian Blue, The Skipper, Peppen and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 dear Luiz, don't ever go there again.Fondly,Your fans DJames and DustinC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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