TWO Sky Sports Now pundits have their say on the signing
Chelsea dramatically re-signed defender David Luiz on transfer deadline day, but his return to Stamford Bridge has divided the opinion of many.
Sky Sports Now pundits Dean Ashton and Mario Melchiot had their say about the matter live on TV this morning.
Dean Ashton – former West Ham United and Norwich City striker in the Premier League
“As a striker, I’d be looking forward to playing against David Luiz,” said Ashton.
“I would love to play against a player that you know will have a lapse in concentration and you can take advantage of.”
Mario Melchiot – former Chelsea and Wigan Athletic right-back in the Premier League
“He had moments where you would question what he was doing,” said Melchiot.
“A situation would pop up where you would wonder where his mind is going. Now I think he must be mature enough.”
Versatile
Both Ashton and Melchiot pointed out Luiz’s defensive flaws, but they also stressed that the Brazil international provides Antonio Conte with several options.
“Everybody knows they needed to add to the backline,” insisted Melchiot.
“They were low on numbers and John Terry is getting older, but I think they wanted a player that could fill both roles. One that can play in the middle and play at the back.”
Ashton added: “He’s so expansive with his array of passing and he likes to get the ball forward quickly. Having the two holding midfielders, you lack the like of Fabregas with quality on the ball.
“Kante and Matic are great for the likes of Terry and Cahill, but Luiz gives Conte a few more options if he wants to play the three man defence like he did with Italy.”
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