Chelsea defender David Luiz delighted to play in 'dream' final

By Christopher Atkins 2012-05-17 10:20:00
Chelsea defender David Luiz will be fit for this Saturday's Champions League final - a match he describes as 'a dream'

David Luiz, 25, has played an important role in Chelsea's progression to the final, with top-class performances against Benfica and Napoli laying the groundwork for his team-mates' displays against Barcelona.

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    • With John Terry and Branislav Ivanovic suspended for the big event, David Luiz will partner Gary Cahill at centre-back, with both men just returning from injury in-time.

    "This is the most important match in the world for the big clubs and I am very happy to be able to play this final," Luiz told ESPN.

    "The best players in the world want to play this match and I am no exception. I want to play and I am counting the days and the minutes left.

    "This has been a dream of mine since I was a little kid in Brazil, and now I have the opportunity to play this match."

     

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