Chelsea center-back David Luiz has sent a warning to other Blues players to not get carried away after topping the league last night.
It has been quite of a twist for the fans and players at Chelsea, as last season the position was closer to the bottom at this point of the campaign. After twelve games last term, the Blues were hovering just above the relegation zone with 11 points from 12 matches. Now, Antonio Conte has turned the tables around at the club, and the West London side are placed first with 28 points from 12 games.
In as great form as we currently are, it’s important to stay focused and take every game as it comes, and that’s exactly what David Luiz has told to the rest of the team.
It’s important to finish at the top of the league. Of course we are happy, but it’s too early to speak about that. It’s important in the last game to finish at the top of the league. That’s our goal.
We are happy. We are doing an amazing job, but we need to keep our feet on the floor with humility because every game is a tough game. It’s a tough game when you play here (Middlesbrough), everyone knows, so we are happy because we did a great job, especially on the defensive side.
It’s a good three points and the first time this season we are top of the league. But we need to understand it’s just the beginning. The spirit is amazing and when you have this team spirit, this makes the difference. I am happy to play for this team and I am happy to be part of this family.
– David Luiz, Chelsea TV
Chelsea’s title credentials will be put to a real test in the coming fixtures, as we’ll be facing other serious trophy contenders Tottenham and Manchester City in the next two weeks’ time. Luckily enough, we won’t have to suffer from the fatigue of mid-week Champions League. LOL.
