Conte only sees David Luiz as a defender

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has confirmed that David Luiz will play as a centre half on his return to the club. The Blues signed Luiz up for a second spell at Stamford Bridge on transfer deadline day, joining from Paris Saint Germain. Luiz revealed that he would be happy to play wherever he is asked […]
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2016-09-09 21:51:00

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has confirmed that David Luiz will play as a centre half on his return to the club. The Blues signed Luiz up for a second spell at Stamford Bridge on transfer deadline day, joining from Paris Saint Germain.

Luiz revealed that he would be happy to play wherever he is asked having spent time as a defensive midfielder during the end of his first spell at the club. Blues boss Antonio Conte has been known to prefer a back 3 in his stints as Juventus and Italy manager, sparking speculation that the signing of Luiz might see a back 3 implemented at Chelsea.

Conte refused to be drawn on whether he would line up with 3 central defenders, but did confirm that he did not envisage using David Luiz in midfield, “I believe that David Luiz is central defender, he played many games in that position.

“I know that sometimes when he plays as a defensive midfielder, but in my mind the idea is to use him in the right position, which for me is centre back. He has played at Chelsea before and will bring good personality to the team.” Luiz is in line for his second debut for Chelsea when they take on Swansea City on Sunday afternoon.

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