Mourinho that defenders do not have to be
"pessimists" after a stellar season for Chelsea.
Mourinho sold the Brazil international to Paris
Saint-Germain during David Luiz's first stint at
Stamford Bridge, with the general feeling among
pundits and fans that his style was too erratic for
the Portuguese's preference for rigid defending.
The 30-year-old has been a revelation at the heart
of Chelsea's defence since returning to the club in
August, though, starring in the centre of Antonio
Conte's favoured three-man defence.
His performances have been a key reason in
Chelsea's march towards the Premier League title
and the Blues will be champions by beating West
Brom on Friday.
And David Luiz admits that Mourinho is not the
only one who has doubted his way of defending.
He told the Daily Mail: "That is not just Mourinho
[who likes defenders to be pessimists].
"In Brazil they say it, too. Defenders must be
pessimists. I cannot be that.
"I am an optimist in my life. I'm positive. I always
think and dream of the best things.
"But I know where I am. I don't want to take my
small boat and go against a wave of 20 metres.
Maybe I can go around the sides, and we'll arrive.
I'll try to find a way."
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