Why I for one hope this transfer rumour is not true
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva showed us on Sunday exactly why his recent performances have been so heralded among former Reds players and pundits. Despite being on the losing side against Spurs, the Brazilian showed me and other Reds fans who doubted him that he is turning into a very good player indeed. Although by no means spectacular, both his tackling and passing were solid and showed calmness on the ball while also pressing the opposition into mistakes to break up the play and win the ball back for his team.
This was why I was quite perplexed when I saw yesterday Skysports.com reporting that Sevilla were interested in signing Lucas. According to the Spanish press the Seville Club are interested in taking the Brazilian to Spain, after midfielder Tiberio Guarente was ruled out for the rest of the season. The report suggests that Roy Hodgson could be tempted to sell the 23 year old to fund his own transfer plans in the January transfer window.
Perhaps the Spanish press are unaware but Lucas has already displaced Christian Poulsen as first choice this season in the defensive midfield role. Although it is certainly true that the Brazilian started off the season in and out of favour with Roy Hodgson, in recent weeks, when Lucas is available, Roy has opted to start the Brazilian international. In performances against Chelsea and Spurs, either side of his sending off against Stoke, he has shown to many that he actually does have a good deal of ability.
It wasn’t long ago that Lucas was a much maligned figure on Merseyside, and although there a some still who criticise the Brazilian’s performances, in recent weeks the numbers of critics have become less and less as he begins to show assurance and maturity which will hopefully characterise his game in the months and years to come. I like many felt that Lucas contributed little to team performances in his early starts for the Merseyside club. It was however difficult to judge his ability for me as he was playing a position which was foreign to him, in a league much superior to the one he was playing in back in Brazil with Gremio.
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November 30th, 2010
PLEASE let him leave! He can’t pass, he’s constantly out of position and (what game were you watching?) against Spurs he was proven to be dreadfully slow! Open the middle for Stevie G and Raul M. to run and get rid of this clog! He can’t leave soon enough.
December 1st, 2010
Lucas’s situation reminds me of Jamie C in his first few seasons for the Mighty Reds. Tackling was poorly timed, passing was mediocre, no creativity or awareness. Carra had strips torn off him from the Kop, was regularly getting booed and at 23 was nearly sold to Tranmere. Now the lad is a legend.
Will Lucas go on to emulate Jamie C, I hope so, we all dream of a team of Carraghers!
So instead of knocking him, encourage the lad that’s what real supporters do, support the 11 men who get to wear our beloved shirt… YNWA
December 1st, 2010
Those who think Lucas isn’t good enough for the club should simply start watching him play instead of reading the press. His performances this season have been absolutely magnificent. He has been one of our most consistent performers and people don’t seem to realise the amount of work he does for the team. His overall defensive skills are improving and and his passing is also getting a lot better. I really don’t understand why some fans are getting on his back when he’s doing so well. I just hope Hodgson doesn’t sell him and bring in more Poulsens instead…
December 1st, 2010
couldn’t agree more…and those who are critising haven’t watched liverpool this season, he has been the only plus point in a very negative start to the season.
December 1st, 2010
At Last!!!!
I seem to be the only Lucas fan in the main stand. The kid never hides and comes back stronger every time.
Steven out gave him an opportunity to shine and he was awesome against Spurs.
The lad was played out of position by Rafa and will now go from strength to strength.
I am looking forward to a LFC team reaction without Steven and Jamie.
I am confident that the boys will step up.
Great to see Roy playing the kids too
YNWA
December 1st, 2010
jay wright,a sadist
December 1st, 2010
Joe, you obviously don’t know what a sadist is – stick to words that are actually comfortably in your vocabulary, rather than just picking random words that you’ve seen or heard elsewhere with no understanding of the context
YNWA
December 1st, 2010
lucas is a good player..he does really well in hart lane..we can’t deny him for the past..so accept him..im sure that he can do well..as he is young..and done ever forget suso n sterling combine it with pacheco..;-)
December 2nd, 2010
1. Lucas is much better than he has ever been given credit for. Whatever goes wrong, blame Lucas, seems to be a regular passtime for some of our ‘supposed’ supporters, who fail to understand the word ‘support’.
2. it was asked here if we have 8 players who we all think are good, why is the team not good. Well ….. there’s organisation, motivation, management, balance ….. you can have 20 good players and fail to create a good team, many managers have achieved it regularly ….
when we look back 2 years at nearly winning the league (a team that won away at inter, madrid, barca, chelsea, united and all) and having some fans wanting Benitez out 6 months later, all i can say is, those fans were the best allies of hicks and gillett, and ‘look what you’ve done’.