Has Lucas improved enough to warrant him being a first team regular?

[Guest TK-421]

I had him shitting himself. It was almost a confession. I was the good cop, the bad cop and the ok cop all at once.

[Delmar]

No I'm not. Anything else?

 

Yes, I would like to know how many parallel universes there are, why is Higg's boson, is Higg's boson, and what is the effect of Lucas on these questions, and also, what is the effect of these questions on Lucas and his passing percentage, and I would like to see the statistics you use to come to your conclusions divided between home and away games.

[stringvest]

Delmar and wit. May they continue to never meet.

[WhiskeyJar]

Delmar and wit. May they continue to never meet.

 

You are one funny character sometimes.

[Delmar]

Delmar and wit. May they continue to never meet.

 

The above is the epitome of wit, you remain my hero. Besides, I've got an excuse, I'm a suit, what's yours?

[JohanH]

Voted unsure- Lucas has proven that he can have a future at Liverpool, but he is not good enough to start every game. I am impressed with his attitude- he has worked hard and improved his game- if he continues improving I could see him develop into a very good midfield player for Liverpool over the next couple of seasons.

[King Emlyn]

Stats are meaningless, you only have to watch him play to realise he isn't good enough.

 

 

Nothing more to add really. 33% honestly believe he's good enough to be a regular for Liverpool, and in such a crucial position? Gee whiz.

[silverlining]

The above is the epitome of wit, you remain my hero. Besides, I've got an excuse, I'm a suit, what's yours?

 

You're a *suit*?

[Hermes]

You're a *suit*?

 

Got the jacket, he's still waiting for the trousers:

 

 

[Brownie]

He's had some good games and shown some flashes of promise, such as the through ball to Torres on the weekend which was brilliant.

 

He's played over 100 games though, so i'd expect more than the odd fleating moment of quality.

 

Overall he's a decent player but not good enough to be playing regularly for us right now, based on the players available.

 

Having said that, bearing in mind our financial issues, if Mascherano left and we had some money to spend, you could argue that it would be worth giving him a go in that role to save yourself a lot of money.

[dirty_sanchez]

Actually, I've just remembered that Code72 once argued that John Obi Mikel was a good player.

[Delmar]

You're a *suit*?

 

It's just something from another thread, not exactly interesting. I kind of like Hermes's picture, I feel like that in this asylum.

[stringvest]

The above is the epitome of wit, you remain my hero. Besides, I've got an excuse, I'm a suit, what's yours?

 

Due to the gifts bestowed on me via genetics and environment, I don't need one.

 

I do wear a suit occasionally, even for work. Today it's the killer combination of formal shirt, jeans and sexy handmade shoes. I'm so hot I burn myself sometimes.

[Guest TK-421]

I'm so hot I bum myself. Every night.

[john23liverpool]

I think Lucas warrants a first team place in the current circumstances. If we have spare cash in the summer I would say a central midfielder is needed to replace him though.

[stringvest]

I'm so hot I bum myself. Every night.

 

As long as you're not A2Ming as well.

[aws]

Actually, I've just remembered that Code72 once argued that John Obi Mikel was a good player.

 

as a full-back obviously

[Guest TK-421]

As long as you're not A2Ming as well.

 

What have cash machines got to do with it?

[hamstrung]

Actually, I've just remembered that Code72 once argued that John Obi Mikel was a good player.

 

Anyone vaguely Norwegian is a good player. Its in the Code72 handbook.

[WhiskeyJar]

Here is one person who beleives that Lucas is a first team regular:

 

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Lucas Leiva believes Liverpool's mixed start to the season helped mould him into a first-team regular.

 

 

The Brazilian, who was included in his nation's squad for the friendly win over Ireland on Tuesday, has figured in every Barclays Premier League fixture the Reds have played so far this term, establishing himself as a consistent figure in Rafael Benitez's midfield.

 

However, while confident his game has improved over the course of 2009-10, Lucas insists he still has work to do.

 

He told LFC Weekly: "I've learned a lot more about myself and become a stronger person and player. It has made me desperate to prove people wrong.

 

"There have been times (in the past) when I thought I may have made the wrong decision but now I am sure that I have made the right one.

 

"My game has changed a lot since leaving Brazil. I was able to attack more at Gremio because I played with two defensive midfielders, In England you have more responsibility.

 

"I still think I have some work to do if all the fans are going to believe in me. I'm happy and I feel I'm improving. But it isn't about me, it's about the club doing well."

 

Lucas's sentiments are echoed by Benitez, who is adamant the 23-year-old can blossom even further at Anfield.

 

"I know he can improve so much more," said the Reds boss.

 

"When I was talking about him before he signed, I was telling people we were signing the captain of Gremio - and he was only 19.

 

"That means something. You do not captain teams in Brazil at such a level at that age if you are not a strong character with a good mentality. Hopefully he will continue to grow with us."

 

Lucas: My learning curve - Liverpool FC

 

P.S: Love his determination and his dedication. If Rafa backs him all the way then he has my blessing.

[dirty_sanchez]

I don't think Lucas' mentality has ever been in question.

[WhiskeyJar]

I don't think Lucas' mentality has ever been in question.

 

True, but he has the drive to become better, which Rafa thinks he can.

[Guest TK-421]

Good lad. Says he was in the Brazil squad too - does anyone have the definitive answer on that?

[piscinin]

I don't think Lucas' mentality has ever been in question.

 

Watch him playing for Gremio and you can see he hasn't got the same confidence now as he had back then. Hopefully a few goals will sort it out. There's not question the wringer he's been through has changed him. More resilient, but more cynical which is sad.

[Hooch]

I've seen enough of him to know he's not good enough. Thats just me though. I've been singing his new song recently, but thats for a laugh more than anything.

 

To the tune of "love is in the air".

 

Lucas Leiva yeah. doo doo doo, doo doo doo, LUCAS LEIVA YEAAAH!

 

It's shit and will never catch on but we sang it all over Bucharest last week. Good times.