David Luiz

Name:David Luiz Nationality:Brazilian Date of Birth:22/04/1987 Height:6' 2" (189cm) Weight:13st 3lbs (84.0kg) Previous Clubs:Benfica Position: Defender Chelsea career David Luiz (full name David Luiz  Moreira Marinho) signed on transfer deadline day in January 2011 after a protracted transfer from Portuguese champions Benfica.On putting pen to a five-and-a-half year contract he become the third Brazilian in the current squad, linking up with former Benfica team-mate Ramires and fellow defender Alex.A 6ft 2in centre-back who can cover at either left- or right-back, he is renowned for his skill on the ball as much as his defensive ability.After signing for Chelsea, he outlined his determination to...

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MOTM - V Blackburn

They say a picture is worth a 1,000 words. Case in point: Road warriorBattered, bloodied, and fairly rubbish. No matter. Chelsea still manage to hold on for a much-needed win at Ewood Park, 1-0, over a Blackburn Rovers side that probably deserved a point.Who cares. We’ll take it, however the hell it comes.One thing that is for certain after watching that weirdness: That’s probably not how many of us expected a win against a rather pedestrian Blackburn side would come. But, considering what we’ve seen over the past few weeks, we probably should have.A first half ripe with decent enough play but highlighted by the dullest of blades in the attacking third gave way to a final 45 minutes that could be described as the very definition of holding...

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Bieber visits Stamford Bridge, world ends

Justin Bieber is in Britain for something or other. Girls everywhere are crying. Meanwhile, the singer turned rapper took some time out from making said girls sob incessantly by hauling his 4-year-old girlfriend, Selena Gomez, to Stamford Bridge for a private tour.And the world wept. Ashley & Cheryl? Nah son.Yes, the above photograph does not exactly lend itself to evidence of Biebs actually stepping foot inside the Bridge. But rest assured (wrong saying here for sure), the kid did indeed make the trip and this photo captures the chipper little power couple leaving our Graceland.I don’t think England’s Brave John Terry, the caped crusader or any of the players for that matter were on hand to welcome the pop icon. You...

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(Worst) photo of the day: Super Frank and, um, Justin Bieber

No words. Hit the jump for a cinematic look at my immediate reaction to coming across this truly bizarre photo of Frank Lampard and some kid. Thanks a lot, Tumblr. Kid N PlayFirst, let me say welcome to those visiting this here blog only because a certain cranial-heavy pop fad was tagged in the post. We’re happy to have you not really. Now that the pleasantries are out of the way, let ’s move on.Ladies, gentlemen, teen girls with a hair fetish, fellow Chelsea supporters …I give you my initial response to seeing the above pic, via Wayne Campbe...

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Andre Villas-Boas Prepared For The 'Inevitable' Chelsea Boo Boys

Portuguese manager feels the day will eventually come when Blues supporters turn on him, with the team currently in fourth place following the victory over Blackburn Rovers Andre Villas-Boas believes it is "inevitable" that he will be booed by Chelsea fans, at one point or another during his time as the manager of the London club. The Portuguese tactician was brought in during the summer following the departure of Carlo Ancelotti. He has been in charge of the club for 11 games in the Premier League, where the team currently occupy fourth place. Villas-Boas admitted that he expects to get stick from the Blues fans at some point, and told reporters: "It’s inevitable. [Arsene] Wenger went through it. Sir Alex [Ferguson] went...

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Valencia's Jonas: I Will Score In Nine Seconds Against Chelsea

The forward has claimed that he will beat Roy Makaay's record when they travel to London on matchday six and offered his take on why the Dutchman edged him outGettyValencia striker Jonas has stated that he will score within nine seconds at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League Group E clash with Chelsea on December 6.The 27-year-old scored the second-quickest goal in the competition on Tuesday by netting inside 10.5 seconds during the 3-1 victory over Bayer Leverkusen. Jonas is now determined to beat Roy Makaay's record of 10.12 seconds that the Dutchman set against Real Madrid in the 2006-07 edition of the tournament. "It's okay, I will score one against Chelsea in nine seconds," he told AS. "I will beat Makaay...

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Blackburn 0 - 1 Chelsea (Match Report)

Blackburn 0-1 Chelsea: Second-Half Frank Lampard Header Helps Nervy Blues End Poor Run Of Form Against Struggling Hosts The hosts battled valiantly but the England midfielder's fine effort on the 51st minute was enough for Andre Villas-Boas' side to secure all three points at Ewood Park Getty ImagesChelsea secured their first Premier League win in three weeks with a 1-0 victory overBlackburn Rovers at Ewood Park A goalless first half with few opportunities was to prove a stark contrast to a frantic second 45 minutes, in which a goal from Frank Lampard proved enough for Andre Villas-Boas' men to secure all three points despite a superb late surge from the home side. Steve Kean, who has seen shoots of progress from his side in recent...

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