I’ll Play Anywhere Conte Wants – David Luiz

David Luiz has said he is happy to play anywhere for Chelsea’s “amazing” head coach Antonio Conte.

Chelsea confirmed the shock return of Luiz from Paris Saint-Germain on deadline day.

His erratic style of defending and flamboyant skill has prompted some observers to claim he is more suited to playing in midfield than at centre-back.

Interim manager Rafa Benitez often deployed the Brazilian in front of the Chelsea back four during his first spell at Stamford Bridge.

There are also suggestions that the arrival of Luiz could allow Conte to experiment with the 3-5-2 system that underpinned his success at Juventus and Italy, and the Brazilian said he did not mind which role he was given.

“I started playing three at the back with Vitoria in Brazil, but it doesn’t matter where, I want to help and when I am in the team I am there to try to help,” he told Chelsea’s official website.

“The coach is an amazing coach, he understands a lot of tactical things and I know he chooses every match the best lineup.

“So if he needs to play three, four or two it doesn’t matter, I am there if he wants me to play. In different positions, I am available.”

Luiz’s Chelsea return also sees him reunited with striker Diego Costa.

The pair clashed in the last two seasons when Chelsea met PSG in the Champions League, and the Brazilian said he had a lot of respect for Costa.

“He was an amazing player when I was playing against him,” he said. “He is a guy who gives everything for your team and now I am on his side.

“For sure I have a great striker for my team and with the spirit of love for football, with passion, so I am happy for that.”

In three years at Stamford Bridge prior to joining PSG for £50 million in the summer of 2014, Luiz won the Champions League, the Europa League and the FA Cup.

And he said: “I hope it will be this year [to win the Premier League. “I am working hard for that and this is our goal this season.”