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Luiz relaxed at losing out on Chelsea starting berth

Chelsea defender David Luiz is unconcerned at not being guaranteed a place in Jose Mourinho's side. The Brazil international was left out of Chelsea's last two games against Schalke and West Bromwich.

"It will be like it has always been, I am never worried," Luiz told UOL. "I train hard and seriously every day, he has his options."

Brazil manager Luiz Felipe Scolari has refused to get involved in any issues with Mourinho over his decision not to play Luiz.

"It depends on the managers and the clubs where they play if the players will be starters," said Scolari.

"When I call up someone for the national team, I do so based on my observations. I won't interfere in their job because I don't want any of them to interfere in my call ups."

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