David Luiz: Goals, Praise, Brazilian Desires and the English Life.

David Luiz has been fantastic since he signed for us in January. He has three “man of the match” performances and his two goals, one against United and the other against Citeh has helped revive our season. We are now holding the third position in the EPL with a game in hand. Mathematically, we can still win the league and as a result, Luiz contribution has endeared him to all Blues worldwide.

Luiz in a recent interview with People and he had much to say:

First Goal

“My first goal for Chelsea will always be a ­special ­memory. I have a photo of it on my wall. It is one of the most ­important things in my house.

“It’s true I have scored two goals, with my right foot and my head, and it will be beautiful if I can get one with my left foot to complete the collection.”

Team Mates Brazilian Desire

“Now my team-mates have demanded the Brazilian and Portuguese players at the club cook a meal for everyone full of typical Brazilian meats.

“We made a habit of doing things like that at Benfica because meetings like those are perfect for creating unity in the squad. In Brazil we have excellent meat for barbecues but the roast beef here is very good and the steak and kidney pies aren’t bad either.”

Settling Down

“I am used to Brazil and Lisbon, and they are very different from England, but I am ­settling in well,” he said

“Luckily, winter has ended and the weather is getting better as well.

“And I think the atmosphere in British stadiums is magic: songs, songs all the time during matches. It’s a wonderful spectacle.

“I already know what is typical in England, although the thing that does surprise me is the cars driving on the left – it is not easy for foreigners.”

Singing, Dancing & English ability

He said: “I am a bad singer but I’m a good dancer. Brazilians have rhythm in their blood.

“Our carnivals are popular all over the world and I have seen how much the English like them. Sometimes I pick up a guitar and the bongos as well, like a lot of Brazilians.

“And I enjoy going to the cinema to watch action films – doing that and reading is ­helping me to learn English.

Favourite English Words

“My favourite words in English so far are ‘blue’ and ‘goal’.

“In the dressing room, I am always ­learning the worst words but I prefer not to reveal the names of those who are teaching me.”

Ogre(Rooney) foul

Luiz said: “I am not a hard footballer. I don’t kick people.

“I just think football is a sport for men and we need to overcome our rivals as long as we keep it within the rules.

Praise

“It is a surprise to me that fans of other clubs have praised my game and goals. That signifies I am having success with Chelsea.

“But I will say again, I am here to improve and to work with my new club, and not for individual success. Honestly, I don’t mind not scoring as long as we are winning.”

Brazilian Mission

“For any Brazilian, football is not just a sport and to be on the list of those who have played for Brazil is something I’ll always be proud of,” he said. “Now I am at Chelsea I want to make sure Brazilian fans are 100 per cent Blues fans.

“Liverpool and Manchester United are very much loved in my country, but now I want to change the landscape.”

Since Luiz arrived at Chelsea, I have regained that confidence that we can win the league. It is a humongous task but if Luiz’ spirit spreads to the rest of the squad. We will all be smiling in May.

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