Filipe Luís

[Rapkun 668]

At times, he was the only one occupying the left flank and allowed Eden to move centrally and act as the playmaker. even defensively he was a monster today. The thought of this guy being just a squad player is quite sad.

[Pizy 18,537]

I like how he basically sprinted at players who had the ball in almost an arrogant "I know with certainty that I'm taking the ball from you" kind of way today. I audibly laughed a couple of times today.

[Sheva. 5,373]

He was playing well before getting injured also. I really like how he's so calm on the ball in tight spaces, even our freaking no. 10 can't do some of the things Luis can.

[CFC888 219]

Played a fantastic game yesterday, by far his best in a Chelsea shirt.

Put in some great tackles and was useful going forward. That ball into Cuadrado early on was mesmerising!

[ShpendZhubi 66]

[Myself 793]

been saying it for a year now

best fullback in the world bar lahm

[ZOS 580]

I like how he basically sprinted at players who had the ball in almost an arrogant "I know with certainty that I'm taking the ball from you" kind of way today. I audibly laughed a couple of times today.

yeah, I've noticed that too ... showed them little respect

[CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625]

He was playing well before getting injured also. I really like how he's so calm on the ball in tight spaces, even our freaking no. 10 can't do some of the things Luis can.

lol, in a purely creative fashion he'd probably better off being there or being LW with Hazard in the middle.

In all seriousness, he'd be great in a 4-4-2, such a shame Jose wouldn't do it - He would shine here.

[TheOneChan95 225]

I like how he basically sprinted at players who had the ball in almost an arrogant "I know with certainty that I'm taking the ball from you" kind of way today. I audibly laughed a couple of times today.

I think that's the trait about him that I really like. He tends to cleanly dispossess people even high up the pitch

[The Chels 2,502]

I think that's the trait about him that I really like. He tends to cleanly dispossess people even high up the pitch

Speaking of which...

[Yeboii 1,844]

He is trying to learn Japanese according to his Snapchat

[Blue Armour 4,336]

He is trying to learn Japanese according to his Snapchat

Think he's a big anime fan..

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

We're just a better attacking team when a natural fullback is playing his natural role. I don't give a damn how good Azpi apparently is in one-on-one's. Incredibly underused by Mourinho. I'll never understand why.

[DH1988 1,332]

He's wearing DBZ tshirts in some of his photos and vids so assume its a anime thing.

Feel like hes starting to get with the rough and tumble of the premiership, few challenges I wish he'd go harder into but for the most part he's definitely improving and its his first season.

Hope he starts more often though as Dave has had a loss of form since his injury, imo.

[!Hazard! 3,394]

Feeling bad for the lad. Deserves playing time but where would he play? Ivanovic and Azpi are absolute undroppables at the moment.

Luis Fabregas

Matic

I still think that formation would work in a tight game when Ramires is unavailable. He could play the role Di Maria played for Real Madrid last year.

[The Chels 2,502]

I think people underestimate how good Luis is at helping dictate the tempo of a game. I feel really sorry for him because in Atleti's system he was IMO the best LB in the world but he is clearly not rated here. Atleti apparently made big financial strides in an attempt to keep him at the club because Simeone recognised his importance to the team (they're having difficulties in that position this season) but he joined us anyway only to find out that Mourinho doesn't seem to appreciate his qualities. Against PSG we clearly needed more intensity, more control, more attacking impetus, more width and he could potentially have been the perfect substitute but he probably wasn't even told to warm up. For his sake I hope he goes back next season to play at the top level while he's still in his peak.

[Ainsley Harriott 2,732]

I think people underestimate how good Luis is at helping dictate the tempo of a game. I feel really sorry for him because in Atleti's system he was IMO the best LB in the world but he is clearly not rated here. Atleti apparently made big financial strides in an attempt to keep him at the club because Simeone recognised his importance to the team (they're having difficulties in that position this season) but he joined us anyway only to find out that Mourinho doesn't seem to appreciate his qualities. Against PSG we clearly needed more intensity, more control, more attacking impetus, more width and he could potentially have been the perfect substitute but he probably wasn't even told to warm up. For his sake I hope he goes back next season to play at the top level while he's still in his peak.

I don't understand the need to splash 20M or so in a 28/9 year old in his peak if you're not going to play him. I understand the imprtance of Azpi denfending, kind of releases Hazard from defending as much (which I don't agree, he's basically a 2nd left back at times) but if he's going to be a full time starter, might as well have a cheaper option to back him up, no?

I'm still hoping to see him and Hazard connecting down that left flank...

[iseah100 5,612]

Shame he doesn't play.