Laurent Blanc has praised David Luiz
for stepping into midfield and plugging
a gap in Paris Saint-Germain's side in
recent weeks.
Following injuries to Yohan Cabaye
and Thiago Motta, Blanc has opted to
move Luiz out of his normal defensive role and has been delighted
with the Brazil international's performances.
"It is not a question of a plan B," said Blanc. "He has helped us.
"We know he can play very well in this position, and it has allowed
Cabaye and Thiago Motta to recover.
"[Adrien] Rabiot can play three positions but I think he [Luiz] is a
better runner, and Marco [Verratti] in front of the defence lacks
something."
Luiz is expected to continue in midfield on Wednesday as PSG meet
Monaco in the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France three days after
drawing 0-0 with the same opponents in Ligue 1.
"I hope it will be more lively, with goals," Blanc added. "I do not
mind meeting again after a three-day interval.
"We hope some of our injured players will recover to play. The
medical staff have been doing everything to get some players fit.
"We have important games ahead with a limited workforce."
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