David Luiz

[Fernando 6,453]

Guess what. We lack character too and we sold the biggest one.

Ramos might be average defender but his character and fighting performances in CL games (for example last year Bvb or this year finale), he was the reason Real made better.

Luiz might not have as much quality; but he has character and that wins you big games. Ronaldo did nothing in final, yet he is best player in world. Ramos saved their asses. That kind if impact Luiz has too.

Wrong, we have Terry and Ivan.

Ivan goal against Napoli, against Benfica last minute EL final. That's character as well.

Now new and young players yes we lack a lot, with the exception of Azpi. He got bigger balls then all the lot...with the exception of Terry as well. No one will beat him, bigger bollocks!

[The Skipper 20,593]

Luiz was more of a character via Twitter than on the field.

Myth. Luiz has shown character enough times on the field during his time here, but people will choose to forget that of course because he goofs around on twitter and instagram.

[Special Juan 27,424]

Myth.

No. Opinion.

[The Skipper 20,593]

No. Opinion.

I'll give you a few examples as to why that's a myth:

• His first goal for us, and his performance in general in our win against United in 2011, where he grabbed the equaliser with a great strike, kept Rooney in his pocket and inspired the comeback - instant cult hero.
• JT coming out and saying he could see Luiz potentially being the future captain of the club.
• CL Final where he was nowhere near 100% and still played 120 mins, battled through pain and scored a vital penalty after Mata missed his.
• His performance at Old Trafford last season where he kept RVP, the best striker in the league at the time, in his pocket and of course had that infamous moment with Rafael.
• His performance against PSG in the CL semis this season.

Yet some will still believe he was only well liked by the fans because of his shenanigans on Twitter.

[zolayes 14,489]

I have a feeling we will regret letting him ..Mata and KDB leave

[Special Juan 27,424]

I'll give you a few examples as to why that's a myth:

1. His first goal for us, and his performance in general in our win against United in 2011, where he grabbed the equaliser with a great strike, kept Rooney in his pocket and inspired the comeback - instant cult hero.
2. JT coming out and saying he could see Luiz potentially being the future captain of the club.
3. CL Final where he was nowhere near 100% and still played 120 mins, battled through pain and scored a vital penalty after Mata missed his.
4. His performance at Old Trafford last season where he kept RVP, the best striker in the league at the time, in his pocket and of course had that infamous moment with Rafael.
5. His performance against PSG in the CL semis this season.

Yet some will still believe he was only well liked by the fans because of his shenanigans on Twitter.

David Luiz was sold because a laughable club like PSG shoved 50M in our faces for a player that cannot defend consistently nor can he play in the midfield despite people claiming under Rafa that, that position was made for him. JT coming out and saying he has potential to be club captain means jack shit if he cannot be consistent in the role he was played in, and please don't tell me he was consistent, had he been he'd still be here now. Jose saw the cracks in his game, fucking air head moments of calamity defending, racing out defence trying to be the dictator....first rule of thumb for a defender is defend, let the midfield carriers, carry, but Luiz found that hard to grasp, as a result he has now gone, we just got a stupid price.

Your writing that post as if I am unappreciative of what Luiz has done at the club. I posted only yesterday that I appreciate what he did at times in his Chelsea career and wish him all the success in his new venture. As a defender I didn't rate him, I didn't rate him as a midfielder either, am I gutted he has gone? No, what we do from here is we use the cash to by the player/s that we need, it wasn't MataFC it wasn't LuizFC and with the board and finances we have right now I am more confident than ever that this club is going in the right direction.

When he joins PSG I hope he takes a long hard look at exactly how JT and Cahill have performed this last season, he could learn a lot.

[The Skipper 20,593]

David Luiz was sold because a laughable club like PSG shoved 50M in our faces for a player that cannot defend consistently nor can he play in the midfield despite people claiming under Rafa that, that position was made for him. JT coming out and saying he has potential to be club captain means jack shit if he cannot be consistent in the role he was played in, and please don't tell me he was consistent, had he been he'd still be here now. Jose saw the cracks in his game, fucking air head moments of calamity defending, racing out defence trying to be the dictator....first rule of thumb for a defender is defend, let the midfield carriers, carry, but Luiz found that hard to grasp, as a result he has now gone, we just got a stupid price.

Your writing that post as if I am unappreciative of what Luiz has done at the club. I posted only yesterday that I appreciate what he did at times in his Chelsea career and wish him all the success in his new venture. As a defender I didn't rate him, I didn't rate him as a midfielder either, am I gutted he has gone? No, what we do from here is we use the cash to by the player/s that we need, it wasn't MataFC it wasn't LuizFC and with the board and finances we have right now I am more confident than ever that this club is going in the right direction.

When he joins PSG I hope he takes a long hard look at exactly how JT and Cahill have performed this last season, he could learn a lot.

I'm not talking about the transfer or his abilities or whether he was a good defender or not - I was merely trying to explain that he does have character on the pitch, and that saying he was well liked simply because of what he does on Twitter or Instagram and not because of what he did on the pitch is wrong; which I tried to highlight in those points.

[Special Juan 27,424]

I'm not talking about the transfer or his abilities or whether he was a good defender or not - I was merely trying to explain that he does have character on the pitch, and that saying he was well liked simply because of what he does on Twitter or Instagram and not because of what he did on the pitch is wrong; which I tried to highlight in those points.

Character or Consistency?

I know which one I would choose. But hey, that's my opinion and I hope you respect that, as I respect yours.

[AndersonBLUE 819]

You don't refuse 50million for Luiz

[The Skipper 20,593]

Character or Consistency?

I know which one I would choose. But hey, that's my opinion and I hope you respect that, as I respect yours.

Of course I respect your opinion but it's not like the two are mutually exclusive (you can be consistent and have character) but that wasn't the debate at all here; that's a whole new discussion.

Anyway, I've made my points & you've made yours - we can just leave it there.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

We got big money for him, but I will never forget his heroics in CL! Or his goal vs United.

He is amazing person and wish him best wherever he goes. Im sure Chelsea will be in his heart forever.

Thank you and good luck Geezer :tophat:

[iceman 329]

in my memory will be his image of priest

[BlueLyon 9,359]

This guy is extremely marketable...appearing in every commercial hah. He was realy a big public figure of Chelsea club...we will have to find new one.

However I was thinking...IF brazil wins cup, with Luiz playing big role, Im sure Mou was one who couldnt fit Luiz in team and not Luiz who couldnt upgrade his game. If he can play on top level with brazil (they play similar football to us; counter attacks with lot of defending), I dont see how he couldnt perform here...and Mou didnt manage to make Luiz play best.

[Madmax 9,219]

I don't know how anyone who watched the CL final can claim that Luiz doesn't have 'character'/'personality' or only shows his personality on instagram. Just because he has been sold doesn't mean you now have to demean everything he's done for the club - and claiming those things IS demeaning his contributions to the club - you can choose to focus on the selfies but then that's your problem.

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

Just had a small error regarding the goal, I remember people saying he is in best CB in the world form for Brazil

[gr123 167]

Anyone else slightly concerned that the psg deal hasnt officially gone through yet? Hope he has a good world cup otherwise we are potentially fucked!

[Muzchap 8,966]

I will miss this guy!

BIG HEART and looks a genuine guy...

Definitely sad that I won't see him next season in our shirt. Little annoying part of me (rational?) a little pleased though as no 'brainfarts' will happen and we might not concede silly goals

[The_Flash 1,144]

I was very sad watching him last night. I loved having him at Chelsea. I will miss him a lot