David Luiz has been accused of letting his Chelsea team-mates down

'HE'S LAZY'

David Luiz is lazy and letting Chelsea team-mates down after Atletico Madrid blunders, insists Roy Keane

Gary Stonehouse

Published: 10:55, 28 Sep 2017

ROY KEANE has launched a scathing attack on David Luiz and says he is letting his Chelsea team-mates down.

The Brazilian international was labelled "lazy" by the Republic of Ireland assistant boss following his display in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Manchester United legend Roy Keane delivered the scathing assessmentCredit: PA:Press Association

Keane, renowned for his take no prisoners assessments, delivered his ruthless verdict after Luiz gave away a penalty in the dying seconds of the first half against Atletico Madrid.

The Blues defender was punished for a pull on an opposition forward - and Antoine Griezmann stepped-up to fire the La Liga side into the lead.

And Manchester United legend Keane did not hold back while reviewing the incident for ITV.

He said: "It's madness really. It's a form of cheating.

"Why he's doing it is beyond me. He's lazy and he's letting his team-mates down. He knows himself.

"There's no need. We see a lot of that going on, so I'm glad he got punished for it. It's a form of cheating."

David Luiz gave away the penalty moments before half timeCredit: BT Sport

He was penalised for pulling down an attackerCredit: BT Sport

David Luiz was cautioned for the crimeCredit: Rex Features

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Fortunately for Chelsea it did not prove costly as they managed to battle back to become the first English side ever to win at Atletico.

Former Real Madrid man Alvaro Morata headed the Premier League champs level before Michy Batshuayi came off the bench to secure victory in the dying seconds.

However, despite their stunning comeback, Keane was not the only former United great to stick the boot into Luiz.

It's the second time in a matter of weeks he has let Chelsea downCredit: Reuters

David Luiz was sent off against Arsenal earlier this monthCredit: Getty Images - Getty

David Luiz helped Chelsea to win the title last season after returning to the club from PSGCredit: Rex Features

Former Red Devils and England centre-half Rio Ferdinand told BT Sport: "David Luiz has left himself and his team-mates down here.

"You see he's the wrong side, he knows he's the wrong side and he gets a handful of the shirt and the referee is in a great position. He doesn't even protest."

Luiz re-signed for Chelsea last summer for £35m just two years after leaving the club for Paris Saint-Germain.

He was instrumental in their success last season as he produced a number of impressive defensive displays to help them win the title.

But the star's form has dropped this campaign and this incident is the second time in a matter of weeks he has let his club down following his red card against Arsenal.