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Ancelotti tells Luiz to calm down

ESPN staff
March 5, 2011
David Luiz has been warned by his manager Carlo Ancelotti © Getty Images
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Carlo Ancelotti has warned David Luiz to keep his tackling under control following his controversial performance during Chelsea's 2-1 win over Manchester United.

The Blues needed a win to keep their title hopes alive and produced a battling display to come from behind to secure the three points. Luiz played a key role, as he served up a solid defensive effort and also bagged a goal - but he arguably should not have finished the game after escaping a second yellow for what appeared a blatant trip on Wayne Rooney.

As well as demonstrating class in abundance, Luiz has shown an uncompromising nature to his play since his January transfer to Stamford Bridge and Ancelotti feels the Brazilian may need to rein himself in.

"Luiz has to understand English football and be more calm on the pitch," Ancelotti said. "With more experience of the game here, he can change his behaviour.

"As an attacking force, he has been fantastic - as he proved when he scored on Tuesday. But, defensively, he needs to improve that side of his game."

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