Express. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express.
Antonio Conte: What I have made of David Luiz since he returned to Chelsea
ANTONIO CONTE insists he hasn’t been surprised by the form of David Luiz since he returned to Chelsea in the summer.
David Luiz dances wildly after 2012 Champions League win
Luiz rejoined the Blues from Paris Saint-Germain in a £32million deal on transfer deadline day.
The 29-year-old has since impressed for Chelsea playing in the middle of the Italian's 3-4-3 system.
David Luiz has impressed since rejoining Chelsea in the summer
He has made us solid in defence but I am not surprised
The Blues have kept four consecutive Premier League clean sheets since Conte switched to the system following the 3-0 defeat to Arsenal.
And Conte admits he hasn’t been surprised by Luiz’s fine form.
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has been impressed with David Luiz
"I’m not surprised,” Conte said.
“I knew Luiz was a good defender, a good player with a good personality and I think with him we defend a lot.
"He has made us solid in defence but I am not surprised. He is a good player and won a lot in his career.
"But we must win more and that is why he is at the club. We wanted to buy him for this reason.
"I think every player can improve always.
"When I signed Luiz I knew about him and he is showing his skill and the way he plays is good for him but I know we can improve, defensively and in offensive situations."
Would you like to receive news notifications from Daily Express?