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LONDON. — David Luiz insists he is willing to play in a variety of roles for Chelsea following his surprise move back to Stamford Bridge. Luiz rejoined the English Premier League soccer club from Paris Saint-Germain on transfer deadline day last month and has been renewing old acquaintances at Chelsea’s Cobham training ground this week.The 29-year-old’s arrival gives Chelsea manager Antonio Conte increased options as he can play in a traditional centre-half role, but also in defensive midfield.

Luiz could make up part of a back three with Gary Cahill and John Terry when Chelsea resume domestic action at Swansea on Sunday as Conte has often preferred to play 3-5-2 or 3-4-3 formations.

Luiz, who became the world’s most expensive defender when he left Chelsea for PSG in 2014, has no issues with whatever position he is required to fill for the team.

“I started playing three at the back with Vitoria in Brazil, but it doesn’t matter where, I want to help and when I am in the team I am there to try to help,” Luiz told Chelsea’s website yesterday. — AFP.