David Luiz admits regular training ground bust-ups including Didier Drogba
David Luiz has admitted he quite often gets into arguments with his team-mates during training, and that it almost become physical with club legend Didier Drogba once.
David Luiz came to Chelsea with the intention not to be pushed around by Chelsea’s big names, such as Didier Drogba, John Terry, Frank Lampard and Petr Cech, and refuses to back down when confrontations arise.
The Brazilian is adamant though that this is not a bad thing, it just shows his will to fight for his team on the pitch.
“I knew the responsibility of wearing the Chelsea shirt, but I kept it in my mind I would never be intimidated by the big names,” said Luiz.
“Didier and I almost had a fight when he got angry after I challenged him during training.
“But having an argument is a good thing for the team and the players have to feel comfortable with that.”
David Luiz was selected to partner Branislav Ivanovic at centre-back in Rafa Benitez’s first game in charge, but with John Terry set to return in a couple of weeks, the Brazilian may drop down the pecking order. David Luiz has started the most games at centre-back this season so far, but with the new interim manager now in place, he might have to prove himself once more.
Would he be in your first choice pairing?
Cahil and Terry first Choice
The pair of terry and cahill is the most fantastic
Cahil n tery z d best,luiz should play rite ful back(2) or central midfild(4)..
Cahil and terry very nice although luiz played wel against city
benitez seems to get the hang of our defence day 1 !!
no need to bring over midfielders to cover for operational faults in the defence;
I think the clean-sheet was more than we deserved, Man City had a rare bad day in front of goal…
Luiz is not a natural defender, hence the errors he makes. He would be better placed in midfield leaving Cahill & Terry at the back. Let’s not forget Ivanovic, he has played well at the back too.
I think David Luiz should be brought in ass a substitute. He made too much mistake lately. IF he comes from the bench to replace anyone from either defence or midfield, will be great. Ashley cole, Terry, Ivanovic and Cahill can start as the defenders. Mikel and Moses will be going for Nations cup, so we can put David and Ramires or Romeo and Ramires or Maco Marine and Ramires at the midfield.Torres as our point man hazard and matter to support. Note that Oscar can also play midfield or behind Torres.