David Luiz

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Good point. But neither Lampard or Oscar are proper DMs so you can only put so much blame on them. I'm also not sure what Ivanovic was doing when Leeds were on the counter for their goal. He got caught ball watching and gave Becchio (spelling?) too much space. Ivanovic baffles me sometimes.

That came out wrong, I don't blame Oscar, because he's playing out of position, just saying that it was his job to cover for Luiz.

As for Iva, he made a lot of mistakes in the first half, this was not one of them. He was doing his job in this scenario which is to go and press the player with the ball so he can't pick out the best pass. However, Oscar who was trying to get back in Luiz's place realized that he won't be able to make it and changed his run midway to press the player with ball. Iva then had to sprint back to cover back where Oscar, as the DM, was supposed to be, but by then he was too late.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I totally agree I thought he looked good today. You cant complain against him wandering off we were playing leeds not atletico madrid. Someone should have covered him

Btw Ivanovic was absolutely woeful, before he scored.

Agreed. Luiz was excellent and continued his stunning form under Rafa. And that 30 yard inch-perfect diagonal pass to Hazard on the fourth goal...

someone posted before me

I'll have someone ban him straight away!

[DYC. 7,542]

Don't think those with that typical British mentality will ever like David Luiz.

He played a bad pass in the attacking third, the opposition had so much ground to cover, flawless counter attack btw, and there were enough players at the back (though Oscar switched off). To put all the blame on him for that goal would be ignorant.

[Kojo 4,676]

Look at the first three pages of this thread, it's just amazing how everything turned out within two years, it's like he's gone from being one of the best defenders ever (potentially), to being a liability and should be sold.

[Corner 456]

Agreed. Luiz was excellent and continued his stunning form under Rafa. And that 30 yard inch-perfect diagonal pass to Hazard on the fourth goal...

I'll have someone ban him straight away!

Luiz has been by far one of our players lately. Let's hope Barca don't come knocking on our door when Puyol starts to think of retirement in a few years.

Hey! That's not fair to me! I have my rights!

[Corner 456]

Look at the first three pages of this thread, it's just amazing how everything turned out within two years, it's like he's gone from being one of the best defenders ever (potentially), to being a liability and should be sold.

Not everyone thinks he should be sold. I think he's one of the best CBs in the world right now to be honest. And let's says Guardiola does come next season, Luiz will flourish under him. He's the perfect type of CB for Guardiola.

Hm, I've said Luiz is one of the best CBs in the world and mentioned Guardiola... all in the same post. (*prepares for the bashing to come*)

[Kojo 4,676]

Not everyone thinks he should be sold. I think he's one of the best CBs in the world right now to be honest. And let's says Guardiola does come next season, Luiz will flourish under him. He's the perfect type of CB for Guardiola.

Hm, I've said Luiz is one of the best CBs in the world and mentioned Guardiola... all in the same post. (*prepares for the bashing to come*)

That's going a bit too far mate.

[Corner 456]

That's going a bit too far mate.

It's my honest opinion though. It's David Luiz, he is always going to cause contrasting opinions between people. Similar to Mikel in that way.

[Muzchap 8,966]

Don't think those with that typical British mentality will ever like David Luiz.

He played a bad pass in the attacking third, the opposition had so much ground to cover, flawless counter attack btw, and there were enough players at the back (though Oscar switched off). To put all the blame on him for that goal would be ignorant.

Wooah on British Mentality - I like him he shows passion and tries!

DM is absolutely his best position when Terry is back

Iva + Terry at CB and Luiz in DM..

Nobody covered his run and he was the only fucker running so kudos to him - he could easily be a better Fellani

Those that want to sell him are those that think Torres is good enough to say - e.g. Irrelevant

[zolayes 14,489]

I think David will always be likely to make mistakes because of the risks he takes , That is why I'd like him him as far forward as possible even at times in the 3 behind the striker

[DYC. 7,542]

Wooah on British Mentality - I like him he shows passion and tries!

DM is absolutely his best position when Terry is back

Iva + Terry at CB and Luiz in DM..

Nobody covered his run and he was the only fucker running so kudos to him - he could easily be a better Fellani

Those that want to sell him are those that think Torres is good enough to say - e.g. Irrelevant

With British mentality I was referring to them preferring their CBs to stay at the back, keep everything very simple and just focus on defending. While the Dutch, Spanish & Brazilian for example are used to defenders pushing up, keeping the ball after winning it at the back instead kicking the ball out of play (unless there's no other option) etc.

[Muzchap 8,966]

With British mentality I was referring to them preferring their CBs to stay at the back, keep everything very simple and just focus on defending. While the Dutch, Spanish & Brazilian for example are used to defenders pushing up, keeping the ball after winning it at the back instead kicking the ball out of play (unless there's no other option) etc.

Phew !

I thought you meant overly critical, massively pessimistic and manic depressive

But you didn't so all cool

[YouNameIt 1,511]

Look at the first three pages of this thread, it's just amazing how everything turned out within two years, it's like he's gone from being one of the best defenders ever (potentially), to being a liability and should be sold.

Says who?

[Kojo 4,676]

Says who?

ItNameYou

[robsblubot 3,595]

It says a lot we are talking about David after a "thrilling" game against Leeds...