PSG defender David Luiz has criticized his former club Chelsea ahead of their Champions League last 16 clash on Tuesday.

The former Chelsea man believes that the English club should show their captain John Terry ''more respect’’ whether or not he is set to leave the Stamford Bridge at the end of the season. The former England international has been linked with an exit from the club he joined in 1998. 

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The 35-year-old revealed earlier this month that the Blues were not committed to renewing his contract at the Stamford Bridge, something that would lead to his exit. However, his former team-mate David Luiz believes that the celebrated defender deserves some respect. 

In an interview with The Mirror, he revealed:

“John is probably Chelsea’s greatest ever player, the club need to show him some more respect.

"He has been clear that he wants to stay at the club, and they are making him wait for an answer.

“That is not how you treat a player who has given you so much and been a big part of so much success. The fans love John - if this is not handled well, they are not going to be happy.He added:

“I am confused why John hasn’t been offered a new contract. He is still the best central defender at the club and one of the best in England, there should be no question about him being offered another a year.

“I really don’t know what to say, the whole situation has confused me. I think it’s obvious to everybody he deserves an extension.”

The Chelsea captain is set to miss the Champions League trip to the French capital after picking up a hamstring injury. 

Some of his individual achievements at the West London club include winning the PFA Players’ Player of the Year in 2004/05, FIFA FIFPro World XI in 2005 till 2009, UEFA Club Defender of the Year in 2005, 2008 and 2009, and the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team in 2006.

 

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PSG 2 - 1 Chelsea

February 16, 2016 2:45pmParc des Princes (Paris)

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