David Luiz was left feeling confused at Chelsea after being axed by former head coach Antonio Conte, according to Maurizio Sarri.
The new Chelsea head coach gave Luiz a glowing review after the Blues’ 1-1 draw against Liverpool on Saturday night.
Speaking to reporters after the game, as reported by TEAMtalk, Sarri said the Brazilian has been a key senior figure in his side after such a difficult campaign in the previous season.
Two seasons ago he was a protagonist. Then six months ago he was not playing, so he was a little confused.
Sarri went on to add:
When I arrived here immediately I had the feeling he’s a very good player for my way of football because he’s a centre-back who is very technical. Then I appreciate his qualities as a man. He’s really better than I thought before.
After being banished to the sidelines under Conte last season, Luiz has returned to the first-team picture under Sarri and has been a regular feature in the Italian’s side.
Luiz has formed a solid partnership with Antonio Rudiger at the back, with the two establishing themselves as Sarri’s first choice.
The defender had reportedly fallen out with Conte behind the scenes, while also struggling with injuries that kept him out of the starting XI.
