Arteta hails special Luiz

What a turn around it has been from David Luiz.

From being the villain in their 3-0 defeat to Manchester City back in June, he has now become the great defensive wall in their 2-0 win over City in the FA Cup semi-final.

And it was coach Mikel Arteta who hailed the former Chelsea and PSG star!

“This is part of football. I didn’t have any doubts about David Luiz’s reaction. He put his hand up after that game [against City], but he didn’t have to do that,” Arteta said.

“We all make mistakes. The way he has been training, helping each other and performing, it’s been phenomenal. I am delighted that people can see this side of him now as well, and praise him because he deserves that.”

“What he needs is that we trust him, that we have no doubts in what he can do. The best way to do that is to make him play,” Arteta said.

“He’s had some difficult moments but he’s also had some incredible moments. Big athletes go through those moments – I’m happy he’s playing at the level he is now.

“I want him to perform on the pitch. He’s doing that again now in a really good way, I’m really happy for him today.”

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