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Luiz is an elite talent no doubt, I just think he is so much more suited to play a defensive midfield role. That position highlights all his primary attributes and partially shields him from his biggest weakness.

The thing is though, if he wasn't a good CB, teams like Barcelona and PSG wouldn't be trying to buy him... TO PLAY CB.

He played good in the midfield for a few games, when we had no other options to play there. It isn't like he played there for 20+ games last season.

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Posted by Bho

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Posted on 7/11/13 at 6:35 am to svb

Sounds like we may be picking up De Rossi. I love this move if it happens.

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Posted by RandySavage

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Posted on 7/11/13 at 7:21 am to svb

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The thing is though, if he wasn't a good CB, teams like Barcelona and PSG wouldn't be trying to buy him... TO PLAY CB.

He would be fine at Barcelona but they play a different game than everyone else. Their defenders almost never have to defend. PSG is just after whatever big names they can get.

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Posted by LSUSOBEAST1

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Posted on 7/11/13 at 5:56 pm to svb

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The thing is though, if he wasn't a good CB, teams like Barcelona and PSG wouldn't be trying to buy him... TO PLAY CB.

No, that isn't the thing. Barcelona are after him because he's a defender who possesses excellent ball skills and a robust passing range.

He's a very good player, but he isn't a pure defender like Mourinho typically fancies, and he really isn't a great centre-half.

This post was edited on 7/11/13 at 5:58 pm

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