David Luiz

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

Here's a crazy thought. Instead of replacing our best CB, why don't we replace our worst one? Hmm..if we keep doing that maybe then our defence will improve. I can't remember the last time Luiz made a mistake resulting in a goal.

[Jase 43,479]

See Lawrenson couldn't resist another random dig out of the blue

What did he say now?

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

What did he say now?

He was talking about Brasils chances, and mentioned how Luiz is a liability defensively.

[Jase 43,479]

Here's a crazy thought. Instead of replacing our best CB, why don't we replace our worst one? Hmm..if we keep doing that maybe then our defence will improve.

Madness!

I can't remember the last time Luiz made a mistake resulting in a goal.

Naismith's goal for Everton in the last PL game last season?

[Tomo 21,751]

What did he say now?

Brazil are great going forward but going back David Luiz can be a liability (like how he mentions him and not say, Marcelo). Can't remember it word for word but it was something along those lines and completely out of the blue, its like he gets paid for it.

[Jase 43,479]

He was talking about Brasils chances, and mentioned how Luiz is a liability defensively.

Ha! Yet more stereotypical views on Luiz.

[bluesman2610 1,415]

Ha! Yet more stereotypical views on Luiz.

and his views and views of other "experts" or pundits have our own fans thinking selling luiz is a good idea because we could use 45m euros

[Tomo 21,751]

Imagine, just imagine if Luiz made the mistake the Italian defender did today for the penalty, just imagine.

[robsblubot 3,595]

Top clubs willing to splash the cash for Luiz should be a all the evidence one needs to understand that he is one of the best CBs in the world. Just come up with a list of CBs who are valued 30m+ and you will notice how short the list actually is. Valuation of a player is not debatable as it does not represent individual preferences or opinions; it's the market talking.

All defenders make mistakes especially positional ones! David is the CB who chases and pressurises the ball, which exposes him more to scrutinization. The other CB then has a much easier time and will look 'cool' and composed because of David's work. His high aggression and pace are obviously valued by other clubs and managers.

Brazil are weak in 'D' because of the fullbacks who can't defend for their lives. That's why scolari has been employing 2 strong holding mids protecting the defense. Unfortunately, it won't work too well when the opponent can use the wings effectively. Fred is also a very limited striker IMO. Not to mention Julio Cesar, the GK, who is just past it. All in all, Brazil are only a good team with a couple of truly great players (Oscar and Neymar), who may be just too young to cut it at this level.

[haranr 485]

He is a fucking traitor if he leaves us for a team like PSG! Money money money!!! If he wishes to go to another team he shall only leave to the bests like Barca! I will hate him anyways but less.

[Amblève. 4,995]

Naismith's goal for Everton in the last PL game last season?

Cahill and Cole didn't cover themselves in glory that time either. Their lack of communication in that situation was probably one of the worst I've ever seen and resulted in Cahill tackling Ash, lol.

[Stingray 9,441]

I really don't get it. When I just joined here I saw a LOT of people going on about his defensive mistakes, judgement errors and so on - but watching all the games actually continuously made me think this was a bandwagon opinion based on previous (more youthful) performances.

The surplus Luiz adds in general play vastly outweighs the occasional lack of judgement. By the way ... as a Belgian .... Kompany and Verthongen also do that. Still!

So what do we want actually ? A perfect defender? Welcome to Narnia.

Let's not replace our best CB - but instead add young talent. I swear Luiz will even be better next season. Like good wines ages with years.

[Leif 6,006]

He needs someone like in-prime Terry, in-prime Walter Samuel, in-prime Lucio etc. beside him. A tough but disciplined mofo.

Are there any of those available? I was going to say Sakho but he's inconsistent and doesn't exactly shout 'leader' which we kind of need more of.

[yuvala 2,167]

I think its all bullshit ..

Why would he leave? He's winning trophies, he's playing a lot, he has his brazillian mates around, he's enjoying life in London, he gets paid a lot, he loves the club.. AND, the best manager is going to make him a beast. why leave?

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I really don't get it. When I just joined here I saw a LOT of people going on about his defensive mistakes, judgement errors and so on - but watching all the games actually continuously made me think this was a bandwagon opinion based on previous (more youthful) performances.

The surplus Luiz adds in general play vastly outweighs the occasional lack of judgement. By the way ... as a Belgian .... Kompany and Verthongen also do that. Still!

So what do we want actually ? A perfect defender? Welcome to Narnia.

Let's not replace our best CB - but instead add young talent. I swear Luiz will even be better next season. Like good wines ages with years.

Yeah the bandwagon started because of some silly mistakes and a few penalties given away when he first arrived. Right now he just makes mistakes like any other CB (except Nesta, of course ) but his mistakes are just highlighted more by the media and everybody because he has a reputation of making mistakes, and also because his mistakes tend to be silly and due to lack of concentration. In fact, Cahill, for example, makes much more mistakes than Luiz does, especially in movement and decision taking, but his mistakes are rarely mentioned.