David Luiz

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

But you have to admit Luiz is prone to making some really dumb mistakes that are so avoidable. I watched the game yesterday and he must have fouled Balotelli at least 5 times in the space of 15 minutes. Every single one of those fouls was from behind when he was trying to win the ball despite Balotelli being the clear favourite each time. Smarter defenders would accept that Balotelli will be first to the ball and try to work around that. But Luiz simply bulldozed him from behind every single time and clearly fouled him. How many times do you make the same mistake before something clicks in your head? What's worrying is that he's 26, he should have grown out of this phase a long time ago. I like him and think he has some strengths that could be huge for us in the future but he really does make some downright silly decisions. He was on course to be sent off by the 30th minute yesterday but was saved by getting injured and having to be subbed off. The commentators have every right to criticise him on performances like yesterday's.

Oh I definitely agree with you. He does make silly fouls, I never argued that it wasn't a foul or even if it was a good play. I was just pointing out the double standards of commentators. All I ask is that if Luiz does something stupid, call him stupid but be consistent. And, if he does something good, compliment him just like you do for any other CB. Dante made the biggest mistakes last match, but you didn't hear a peep out of Lawrenson, he was too busy waxing lyrical about him. Just leave out the agenda if you're commentating is all I ask.

[Ramox 246]

D.Luiz: "Alves speaks highly about Barça in the training camp. He tells me it's a great club who acts like a family and that I'd fit there."

[nadavTKL 1,787]

In a few days maybe we'll find out he didnt say it. Like Mikel.

[OneMoSalah 8,883]

Wish Dani Alves would shut up, would honestly just fly out to Spain to cut his tongue off so he couldn't basically tap up players. Utter wanker he is.

[Severinb 309]

I really love david luiz but this talk about other clubs is destroying my feelings.. I hate players that talk about other clubs and we are not a club that should allow players to do so.. And a player who plays for chelsea should only talk about chelsea the best club!

[Hkibou 622]

French media report he's not in Mourinho's plans, do they have concrete source to say so ?

[Leif 6,006]

I don't want him to go at all. But if he were to go... well, Zouma would make me feel good again. It's rare to find a character and player like Luiz but just sometimes u gotta let 'em go. (And Zouma is a damn good leader and I just know we'd all adore him as a player after not too long.)

If there's no incoming Zouma though I think him leaving would literally make me feel sick.

[dumps 284]

I think Mourinho would love a player like Luiz. He may get frustrated with him if he spends a lot of time out of position, but hes a player i can really see mourinho wanted to mould to what he wants. I really see Mourinho pushing Luiz further up the pitch as well.

and im sure there were quotes (flase obviously, just like these reports) of Mourinho saying he sees Luiz as the future captain of this club...

sick of all the media rumours during the off season. does my tits in.

come on EPL! return!

[Shane 2,275]

Think Dani Alves is just bitter about someone running through on goal and scoring in the 90th minute

[Strike 7,474]

[CHOULO19 24,332]

French media report he's not in Mourinho's plans, do they have concrete source to say so ?

I don't think Jose himself knows what his plans are atm, he still haven't had a single training session with any of the players yet.

[Zone 290]

This espn commentator cannot stop talking about Luiz. Give it a rest u fucking cunt we get it

[Gorando 184]

Dumb foul. Good save by Cesar

[The Skipper 20,609]

He's having a bad game tbh. Worst game he's had in a while. No doubt his detractors will overlook his consistently good form over the whole season and use this game as "proof" that he's rubbish though. Hopefully he picks it up and has a stormer in the 2nd half.

[The Rising Sun 711]

He has to learn that he cant do this time and again, the constant wrestling matches he gets into, either when close to a corner flag or in the penalty box....

Its the type of reputation which referees pick up on and are quick to punish .