Lucas

[Bender]

I think Lucas at best will now be a squad player,his injuries have been a real setback to him and now other players have moved well ahead of him.Wouldn't be surprised if he left/sold

[Shaggy]

No way should we sell him. Loyal servant, loves the club, a great bloke and pro to have around - especially for our South American/Spanish speaking geniuses - and a good player. He's clearly not quite the player he was and isn't gonna be a first team regular, but he's a fantastic lad to have around IMO. Great attitude, gets what Brendan wants....unless he kicks up a fuss there'd be absolutely no reason to sell.

[Bender]

No way should we sell him. Loyal servant, loves the club, a great bloke and pro to have around - especially for our South American/Spanish speaking geniuses - and a good player. He's clearly not quite the player he was and isn't gonna be a first team regular, but he's a fantastic lad to have around IMO. Great attitude, gets what Brendan wants....unless he kicks up a fuss there'd be absolutely no reason to sell.

No not saying we will sell just that with his injuries he's seen other players take his place and do really well,but as i said he'll be a good squad player which is what we will now need with champions league football,but his injuries have taken a toll on him,when he came to LFC he was almost a hate figure then he turned that around and was becoming a top player before his injury

[Exiled_red]

He's only just come back from a long term injury I believe that yesterday was his first start since, so he isn't anywhere near back to his regular level.

Also our squad is paper thin IMO we have about 14 players in the squad who are of proven quality and he is one of them, given that next year we will have a lot more fixtures we need to be bringing in quality players not getting rid of them.

[Fredo]

Injuries having taken a toll on Lucas is a bit of a myth really. He was rusty yesterday and that's understandable as he's been out for a couple of months.

He's never really been blessed with pace anyway.

[Muddled]

Whilst I guess it can never be proven either way (unless he says it himself), I do think the injuries have had an impact. I understand some posters thought he had a decent game, but I thought he looked cumbersome. He was also a tad erratic and looked off the pace.

Sure, you can say he's rusty, but he's had two major injuries that are going to affect his mobility. I think he's more than an able deputy and should remain at the club, but our midfield will have to be shaped around Henderson.

[Fredo]

He was excellent before his injury this season. Of course, we went up another level as soon as Gerrard got that holding role nailed down but Lucas was an important part of why we got to 1st place at Christmas.

[Daniel 7]

His body language when he has to run makes me laugh nowadays - its a proper "Ohhhh, I was happy standing about!" He's fine nipping in and taking the ball of someone's feet, but ask him to chase and it's "Aw ffs..."

[Fosterbloke]

That pass to Flanno for the penalty means he stays for me

[dizzycat]

Unless Rafa offers silly money we can't afford to get rid of Lucas. He's got an essential role to play and his experience will be vital going forward.He's a proper pro and I still think he's got a lot to offer us.

[Rich]

We should add to the squad not sell.

I don't think he'll ever be a first choice player again but players like him are needed (and like gold dust) and he can still perform to a high level in the midfield.

If he pushes to move on to play every week, well that's different but if he's happy to start 20 games a season/60 game season then great.

[I, Ravel Morrison]

With the number of matches next season and Gerrard a year older, he'll get plenty game time deputizing for Gerrard in the cups and occasional league and CL match.

[meffin]

With the number of matches next season and Gerrard a year older, he'll get plenty game time deputizing for Gerrard in the cups and occasional league and CL match.

That's what im concerned about.

That clip of Gerrard's reaction to Lucas fouling sums him up perfectly. Constant unnecessary fouls in dangerous places. We had struggled with crosses all game, so what does Lucas do in the last minute? Clatter into one of their players and give them an opportunity to whip a ball into the box

[fah-q]

That's what im concerned about.

That clip of Gerrard's reaction to Lucas fouling sums him up perfectly. Constant unnecessary fouls in dangerous places. We had struggled with crosses all game, so what does Lucas do in the last minute? Clatter into one of their players and give them an opportunity to whip a ball into the box

I think that's his timing being off from being rusty/not 100% match fit.

He's normally so clever at nicking the ball on those situations.

[baitman]

That's what im concerned about.

That clip of Gerrard's reaction to Lucas fouling sums him up perfectly. Constant unnecessary fouls in dangerous places. We had struggled with crosses all game, so what does Lucas do in the last minute? Clatter into one of their players and give them an opportunity to whip a ball into the box

we are trying to play football and control a game, we need to move on from crashing into players.

lucas is in danger of becoming a smiling charlie adam.

...and cue the lucas lovers...