Luiz to be Chelsea's assistant captain next season

It is a mark of the transformation for the Brazilianto be even mentioned as captaincy material as Chelsea start life after John Terry.


Luiz expects the formal honour will go to Gary Cahill, stepping up from vice-captain, but the Brazilian is prepared to inherit his share of responsibilities and his personality will help fill the void.
'I think it continues to be Gary, why not?' said Luiz. 'But it's not about the armband, it's about your leadership every day and your discipline and the way you try to help the team.

The Brazilian rejoined the club from Paris Saint-Germain on a £30million deal last summer and proved pivotal in Chelsea’s title victory. Luiz sustained a debalitating knee injury midway through the season but struggled on throughout the campaign as Chelsea reclaimed the league title from Leicester City.