http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-Luiz-c10542, the modern day Samson
The 24-year-old Chelsea defender David Luiz is undoubtedly the modern day Samson and it is not only because of his glorious hair. While he might not have super strength, he has shown since arriving at Stamford Bridge that he has super footballing http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Skills-c40539.
The former Benfica defender arrived at the London club in the January transfer window last season for a fee of €25 million. While his transfer was overshadowed by that of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fernando-Torres-c13707, who joined Chelsea for a record breaking fee of
£50 million, his performance for the Blues more than made up for it.
He outshone the Spaniard forward, in more ways than one. In his 12 appearances for Chelsea, Luiz went on to score two goals for the Blues, one more than Fernando Torres. The 27-year-old striker struggled to find the back of the net, with his first goal
coming against West Ham United, Luiz scored against Manchester United and Manchester City in crucial fixtures.
He was awarded Man of the Match on two occasions, against Fulham and Manchester City, which ultimately earned him the Player of the Month award for March. He is claimed to be one of the best signings the Blues have made in recent times, due to his spirited
performances.
Such was his commitment that Chelsea skipper http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Real-c30728 Madrid last summer, with
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Branislav-Ivanovic-c7994 both failing to fill in the Portuguese’s’ boots.
While no one quite expected Luiz to fit in the central http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684. With just 12 games for Chelsea, he has started receiving offers from Europe’s elite.
There were reports that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 made inquiries about Luiz and were reportedly willing to pay as much as £27 million for the versatile defender. The unofficial offer by the La Liga giants was unofficially rejected by the Blues, who have no intention of
parting ways with the 24-year-old centre-back, who has a five year contract with the London side.
While Samson had supernatural strength, which he used to wrestle a lion, slay an army with the jaw-bone of an a*s and destroy a temple, Luiz has executed his own versions of the miracles performed by the Herculean hero.
As far as wrestling a lion goes, Luiz has taken on Manchester United striker http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 international from scoring again after the first-half goal, he scored the much
needed equalizer which was essential in the Blues 2-1 victory over the Red Devils.
His two goals scored for the London side came on important occasions, and played an important part in ensuring Chelsea a second place finish in the English Premier League table. His arrival lifted the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 squad and helped earn them a UEFA Champions League
qualification for the upcoming season.
Luiz looks to be an important part of the 2011-2012 season, with the Blues looking to reclaim the English Premier League trophy from Manchester United and attempt to win the Champions League crown for the first time in their history.
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