Chelsea: David Luiz admits he stayed at the club for Sarri
Chelsea boss Luiz is currently flourishing under Sarri’s tutelage, having spend much of last season stuck on the sidelines under Antonio Conte.
The Brazil international was at his blockbuster best in the 2-0 victory over Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, scoring the Blues’ second goal as they ended Pep Guardiola’s side’s unbeaten Premier League start.
Chelsea fans love Luiz, who is currently in his second spell at the club after returning from Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2016.
His future in the summer, though, looked to lie away from west London.
In Conte’s first season, Luiz played a key role as Chelsea eased to the Premier League title.
But last term, the duo’s relationship soured.
And the Daily Mail say that Luiz would have been on his way out of Chelsea had Conte stayed in charge.
Even under Sarri his long-term future at the club appeared precarious.
But, because of the Italian’s willingness to give Luiz the game time he craves, he ultimately ended up staying.
Chelsea news: David Luiz was going to leave before Maurizio Sarri came in (Image: GETTY)
Chelsea news: David Luiz was on target against Manchester City on Saturday (Image: GETTY)
Meanwhile, the 31-year-old has praised the Blues following their Manchester City scalp.
"It was a great game," Luiz said. "All the team did great.
"You have to be honest, I think we were playing against the best team in Europe at the moment.
“They are together more than three years, they have great players and are playing very well.
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