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Jamie Redknapp: This Chelsea star is the best in the Premier League
JAMIE REDKNAPP believes Chelsea star David Luiz is the best centre-back in the Premier League.
David Luiz scores from behind goal during Chelsea training
Luiz rejoined Chelsea from Paris Saint-Germain in a £32million deal on transfer deadline day.
The 29-year-old has since impressed playing at the back in Antonio Conte’s 3-4-3 system, helping the Blues to the top of the Premier League table.
Jamie Redknapp believes Chelsea star David Luiz is the best centre-back in the Premier League
When he came back there were a lot of eyebrows raised, but he’s been brilliant
And Redknapp believes Luiz's fine form means he is currently the best centre-back in the Premier League.
"Make no mistake about it, David Luiz is the best centre-back in the Premier League at the moment," Redknapp told Sky Sports.
"He’s definitely become a more serious individual since he’s come back.
David Luiz has helped Chelsea move nine points clear at the top of the table
"I think Chelsea got a little bit lucky, [Leonardo] Bonucci and [Giorgio] Chiellini were being mentioned.
"When he came back there were a lot of eyebrows raised, but he’s been brilliant.
"He’s in great form."
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