David Luiz

[YouNameIt 1,511]

He is VERY missed. Wether he plays CB or DM, he is needed. And honestly I dont think we need to chose where he plays atm. He is versitile and imo very good in both positions. For the time being (considering how thin our squad is) we can use him in both positions.

[robsblubot 3,294]

Of course he will start; without Thiago, he's the best defender Brazil got!

[different level 1,056]

Congrats to David for acquiring the Brazil captaincy! Who knows, maybe one day we could see him do that with our team

[JDY 1,290]

MOTM for me so far. Very impressive seeing as he's just come back from injury.

[Milan 17,838]

[Muzchap 8,966]

LUIZ has to start DM against Wigan... He will be AWESOME

[The only place to be 11,313]

I want him back at the back, we missed his actual proactive defending and the accuracy of his distribution. Not to blame Ivanovic or Cahill but they both played a part in our flaws last month because of their average short distribution to build from the back

I don't really blame them for that because it's not their game. The problem for me is the same problem it's been all season - the midfield. We're fine if there's someone the defenders can lay the ball off to but Lamps and Rami simply haven't been that for us.

Essentially what you're saying we're missing is someone who can bypass the midfield and get the ball to the front 4 directly. I agree with you.

Having said that I'd like for Luiz to play in midfield today.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I want him back at the back, we missed his actual proactive defending and the accuracy of his distribution. Not to blame Ivanovic or Cahill but they both played a part in our flaws last month because of their average short distribution to build from the back

Completely agree, question is who partners him when JT is unavailable like today. For me, it is Iva, hands down. Cahil has great ability but his decision making, especially when it comes to positioning is just awful at times.

[kellzfresh 7,226]

We really missed him, nice game luiz

[HRiver 1,512]

Wish he'd stop shooting from distance, always hits row Z.

[robsblubot 3,294]

Wish he'd stop shooting from distance, always hits row Z.

yup, he should ask Lamps for a few pointers and perhaps spend some time with him practicing if he wants to improve on that. He's shooting like a defender... wonder why.

[mediator 2,026]

Barcelona's New York transfer summit - boss Vilanova wants Chelsea's Luiz

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2278318/Barcelonas-New-York-transfer-summit--Chelseas-David-Luiz-summer-target.html

[Mufassir08 2,400]

If we can get 22-25m for him then i would definitely sell him and sign a genuine world class defender like subotic.

[DH1988 1,213]

22-25!? he's a better player now than when we bought him for 21! If we wanted Luiz from barca they'd want 30m!

[The Skipper 20,593]

If we can get 22-25m for him then i would definitely sell him and sign a genuine world class defender like subotic.

1) Subotic isn't world class.

2) Luiz is worth a lot more.

3) if Subotic would be the better option, why would Barca not want him instead of Luiz then?

[laeth 527]

We better not sell Luiz; I rate him very highly.

[xPetrCechx 13,547]

[Mufassir08 2,400]

1) Subotic isn't world class.

2) Luiz is worth a lot more.

3) if Subotic would be the better option, why would Barca not want him instead of Luiz then?

Subotic at the very least is better then luiz and luiz's style will suit barca a lot more maybe thats why they are after him.