Brazil star David Luiz has hit back at those critical of his apparent unwillingness to return to Paris in the wake of Friday’s terrorist attacks.
The Paris Saint-Germain defender was reported to have said that, given the choice, he would prefer not to go back to France, and was roundly criticised by many observers, including Ireland international Stephen Hunt, for potentially abandoning his club and its fans.
But Luiz last night confirmed he was flying back to Paris after a red card during the Selecao’s 1-1 draw with Argentina ruled him out Brazil’s upcoming game against Peru.
He told Brazilian website Globoesporte: “I’m leaving worried. I want to stay near my girlfriend and my friends who stayed in France. Unfortunately, I have to live with this situation because I have to work.”
And he was quick to call out those who doubted his commitment to PSG, in a series of tweets translated below:
As bobões que gostam de falar besteira por nada,fiquem sabendo que voltei por ordem do clube! E a seleção como respeitosa que é,aceitou!
— David Luiz (@DavidLuiz_4) November 15, 2015
“The fools who like to talk nonsense about nothing, will know that I returned by order of the Club! And the Selecao as respectful which is accepted!”
Por vontade própria ficaria com o grupo até o final,mas às vezes temos que ter bom senso e entender situações e momentos! Deus abençoe vcs
— David Luiz (@DavidLuiz_4) November 15, 2015
“Willingly would stay with the group until the end, but sometimes we have to have common sense and understand situations and moments ! God bless you guys”
