David Luiz is adamant that flair players do NOT need greater protection in the modern game. The Arsenal star’s comments come as the fall-out from last weekend’s explosive Merseyside derby rages on. Kop boss Jurgen Klopp is still fuming over the Jordan Pickford scissor challenge on Virgil van Dijk, which left his Dutch defender out for the season with a cruciate knee injury. The fact the England and Everton keeper did not receive a red card on the day - nor any retrospective punishment from the FA - has only fuelled the Liverpool chief's anger. However, Luiz believes such ugly incidents - and the potential injuries that can follow - are part and parcel of the beautiful game. And, as far...
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