Selling David Luis is a good move by Jose Mourinho. During his time at Stamford Bridge, David Luis has rapidly emerged as one of the game’s most colourful characters, and most sought after talents. The Brazilian is currently preparing to represent his country at a World Cup on home soil, and should he perform well over the summer, his reputation will continue to grow. The player enjoys a good relationship with the Chelsea fans, but with the manager, things are a little more uneasy. Jose Mourinho rarely attacks Luis explicitly, but it is common knowledge that the defender does not match with the Special One’s blueprint. Luis is a strong centre back and a tough tackler, but he also likes to employ a typically Brazilian flair within his game. Keen to get the ball down and pick out a pass, Luis is less happy to allow the midfield all of the enjoyment of attacking football. His trademark hair can often be seen surging forward, whilst Mourinho ironically paces the touchline, tearing his silvery locks out! The problem is that the Portuguese man is all too often proven to be correct. Luis is prone to making mistakes, or being caught out of position. He is also capable of scoring some amazing goals, or picking out an incisive through ball, but for Mourinho, success begins at the back. Luis just doesn’t match with his manager’s mould, and he has been tipped for the exit door as a result. However, because he possesses such ability, he is a desirable name for many of Europe’s top teams – most notably, Real Madrid and Barcelona. As a result of that, he has been valued at around £40 million to £50 million, and clubs seem prepared to pay. For Mourinho, it doesn’t seem as though the situation could get any better, and it is a wonder that Luis hasn’t already packed his bags! The move seems to be best for all parties involved. Barcelona or Madrid, or anyone else, obtain a solid defender and a very good footballer; Mourinho offloads a player who is surplus to his personal requirements and he gets to pocket a lot of money in the process; David Luis gets to turn out for a club that will value and encourage his on-field persona. Gary Cahill looks to be the future of the Chelsea back four, not Luis. Cahill is a disciplined, dependable, strong influence on the field, and a player that Mourinho can trust to fulfil instructions. The Blues have been linked with bids for various central defenders this summer, though nothing has yet materialised, but should they land a successor for John Terry, it seems clear that the new relationship will be forged with Cahill. In an era of financial fair play, a £50 million cheque could go a very long way in the Premier League, and it will more than cover Mourinho’s reported acquisition of Diego Costa. In fact, it will buy him two world-class players to replace one. Any way it is looked at, the move is a good deal! The only ones who might lose out are the Stamford Bridge supporters. Luis’ 30 yard screamers, alternative defending and charismatic interviews have bought a degree of entertainment to Chelsea, that critics have said the club is mostly lacking. An expressive player in a functional side, his splashes of extravagance have often lit up a routine one-nil victory. With the promise of attacking players this summer though, the loss shouldn’t be too badly felt by anybody but the novelty-wig salesmen!
Posted on: Sat, 24 May 2014 01:37:47 +0000
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