For that reason, Luiz was quiet on the flight back to England and their relationship was on a knife edge.
The ordeal created further tension and question marks over Luiz’s long-term future at Stamford Bridge, so when Arsenal came calling Lampard was happy to offload.
One source told The Independent that Luiz can be a “hugely disruptive presence” when things aren’t going to plan, because he can be a negative character.
During his final days in west London, Lampard asked Luiz to train away from the main group.
The real reason Frank Lampard let David Luiz seal a transfer from Chelsea to Arsenal (Image: GETTY)
Frank Lampard slammed David Luiz for his performance as Chelsea beat RB Leipzig in pre-season (Image: GETTY)
David Luiz sealed a deadline day transfer from Arsenal to Chelsea (Image: GETTY)
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Many Chelsea supporters reminisced about one incident when the pair played together at the club in 2013 once his exit was confirmed.
They were involved in a strong disagreement during a Europa League tie at Rubin Kazan, where Lampard had to be pulled away from Luiz.
He was said to have reminded the curly-headed star of his defensive duties, something that did not go down well.
After Luiz’s arrival at the Emirates Stadium, Unai Emery has told Shkodran Mustafi that he is free to leave the club.
Frank Lampard and David Luiz used to play alongside each other for Chelsea (Image: GETTY)
Arsenal signed David Luiz from Chelsea for £8m (Image: GETTY)
Arsenal: David Luiz says he is 'very excited' to be at the club
He said ahead of the trip to Liverpool: “[Mohamed] Elneny and Mustafi know their situation in the squad.
“Really, I want players to be happy here. I want players to be protagonists here. Last year, for example, with Mustafi and with Mo, when they did not play, they were not happy.
“I spoke with them a lot of times last year and in this pre-season. I think it’s positive for them to leave and to sign for another team where they can be protagonists, they can be happy and they can continue in their careers as very big players. They are very big players.
“But here for one circumstance or another circumstances they are going to have less chances to show their capacity or to be happy with us taking minutes in matches.”