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Chelsea & the Portuguese influence: Will the Blues emulate Manchester United?
For David Luiz, the Portuguese influence at Chelsea could turn out to be very positive. The Brazilian defender, who speaks Portuguese like Andre Villas-Boas and summer signing Raul Meireles, told reporters on Wednesday:“We have made good signings and I think Raul Meireles can be a big player for us. We played against each other in Portugal and he was difficult to stop. It is sensational he can increase our level on the pitch.
“Every day we are getting better and I bet we will have success this season. It is easy when the manager also speaks my language.
Ancelotti's Future Vs Torres' Role At Chelsea & The Blues' Chance To Embarrass Man United
What a season have Chelsea had this season. It has been rather poor but the fact that they are still basically in the title race does not signify that. They started the season with regular displays of 'PlayStation' football that caught the eyes of many. But that one night at the Stamford Bridge against Sunderland was the simple beginning of a very dark period for Carlo Ancelotti and his men. Perhaps even the sacking of Ray Wilkins prompted them too. Who knows?
But it was that one occasion where Steve Bruce's men left London beaming with pride having just delivered a knock-ouy blow to the defending Premier League champions. I mean, who would have expected it to be the beginning to a very poor period in the Blues' calendar. After all, Ancelotti was being hailed as the saviour after guiding them to an unprecedented double last season. But, months have passed since and god knows the amount of pressure that has been lying on Ancelotti's back, waiting to explode any minute.
Scotland vs Brazil: A Chance For Next Superstars Neymar, Luiz & Co To Excel
Gone are the days where Ronaldinho, Kaka, Robinho and Ronaldo were the driving forces behind Brazil’s machine gun. Ronaldo has retired whereas the international career of Ronaldinho, Kaka and Robinho is mysteriously becoming a story of the past – although these three players are yet to draw a line between their football for Brazil and retirement.Call-ups have been rare in recent times for the players that used to be regular faces in Brazil’s senior national team. After the country’s unconvincing showing during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, the cry for new blood in the Brazilian team grew up louder. The Canarinho feel they can’t waste more time leaning on the big names only, when new talent is being produced in the country every year.
Chelsea Vs Manchester United: David Luiz Decision Was Incredible - Sir Alex Ferguson
Manchester United were defeated for only the second time this season as goals from David Luiz and Frank Lampard sealed the victory at Stamford Bridge after what was a fantastic match. Wayne Rooney gave Manchester United the lead in the first half but Chelsea came back stronger in the second half and scored two goals to seal a very important victory for the London club.The game was filled with controversial moments from the beginning and Nemanja Vidic even got himself sent off late for a foul on Ramires. However, Sir Alex Ferguson was furious at Martin Atkinson's decision to not send off David Luiz after he appeared to foul Wayne Rooney having already been booked for a previous offence.
Financial Dopers Chelsea Have Done It Again – Arsenal’s Fuming Wenger
“Chelsea supported financial fair play but in the morning, they announce a £70M loss and in the afternoon, the buy £75M-worth players. Where is the logic in that?” asked the fuming Arsene Wenger while speaking to English news source The Sun.“[Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich] has decided to put big money in, and that tells you more will come in the summer.”
Wenger is actually worried by the forces from which Arsenal could suffer because of ‘financial doping’. Chelsea have now found priceless strength through £50M signing Fernando Torres and €25M defender David Luiz.
The Top 10 Football Transfers: Fernando Torres To Chelsea And More
The following list is not only about the most lucrative deals; it also includes some of the most shocking moves. In the end, one of the questions that will only be best answered through time is this: Which teams and players have been smart, lucky or doomed?
Fernando Torres: Permanent Transfer Done From Liverpool To Chelsea
Moved from Atletico Madrid to Liverpool for around £20M in 2007.
Moved from Liverpool to Chelsea for £50M in January 2011.
That must be THE transfer of January – if not of the year 2011. On the private life front, Fernando Torres is well on his way to being complete. Being married and having a child, what more could the 26-year-old ask for? At the club football career level, however, Torres seems to have more difficulties achieving his goals.
Last Minute Transfer Deals: Chelsea Snap Up David Luiz
David Luiz who will link up with fellow Brazilians, Ramires and Alex, had a contract with Benfica until 2015. But now, Chelsea has signed Luiz and as part of the deal, Nemanja Matic will move in the opposite direction.David Luiz arrived from Vitoria in 2007 as a replacement for Ricardo Rocha who was set for a move to Tottenham Hotspurs at that time. He slotted immediately into the first team and was actually a key player in Benfica's title winning season last year, playing in 29 of the 30 league matches.
Chelsea Transfer News: Money Case Kills Benfica’s David Luiz Deal
The Sun explained that the Blues bolstered their bid for David Luiz by offering £23M to Benfica as well as young midfielder Nemanja Matic. But apparently, it didn’t impress the Portuguese club. Discussing the issue, an insider from Chelsea was quoted as saying by The Sun:“The club made an improved offer and included Matic in the hope of finally clinching a deal. But Benfica said again that they were not interested.
“They want much more, so it looks pretty bleak.”
According to reports, Benfica have set a £30M price tag on David Luiz. Earlier in January, Chelsea lost out to Tottenham Hotspur for the transfer of Steven Pienaar.
Chelsea Transfer News: David Luiz’s £21.5M Transfer Almost Complete
The Guardian has reported that the Blues are hopeful of agreeing terms late on Monday. In the meantime, the club is also waiting for a reply to their application for David Luiz’s work permit. The gigantesque transfer fee of £21.5M will make the Benfica man Chelsea’s most expensive signing since ex-AC Milan star Shevchenko who landed at Stamford Bridge for £30M back in 2006.Transfer rumours, or rather, transfer speculations about David Luiz’s move to Chelsea instantly intensified last weekend when the player was dropped from the Benfica side that defeat Nacional 4-2. But The Guardian have now confirmed that David Luiz is ready to travel for a medical to London before eventually getting the right to officially become a Chelsea member soon.