David Luiz is a Chelsea captain in the making – John Terry

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Chelsea skipper John Terry believes that young defender David Luiz is a potential captain in the making.

The Brazil international joined the west London club in January, and has managed to become an instant hit due to his strong performances for the Blues.

Now the current captain believes that the former Benfica man may succeed him as team leader at some point in the future.

“David is incredible. To have such an impact at such an early stage of his career here is amazing,” Terry told The Daily Star.

“Normally, when a player first comes in it will take him at least three or four weeks to settle but David has come in and hit the ground running straight away. It’s very different for him over here. He has played in Portugal with Benfica, so he is learning about our game all the time.

“We are talking long-term here but, for me, with the quality he has, he is possibly a future captain of this football club.

“David is a great lad. He wants to learn and improve every day. That is something we will get to see the longer he is here.”

Chelsea are currently three points behind league leaders Manchester United, albeit having played a game more.