Lucas

[Fredo]

I would agree, but it's been a long time since those injuries. He has lost a lot of pace. I want him to stay but he won't play most games.

His game doesn't rely on pace, so it's irrelevant. Yesterday's was his first full game this season so he was bound to tire at the end especially when we were chasing the ball so much.

If Lucas leaves, it's because he wants to play more and that Rodgers favours a more dynamic style most of the time. Or he wants a new challenge. Nothing to do with the manager not liking him.

[Exiled_red]

We need to keep him, I thought he was great for most of the game but (undertandably tired towards the end of the game. Watching Can yesterday there is no way he can play a DM type role in the way that Lucas or even Henderson does.

[Scratch]

Coutinho waved to the crowd as he was sustituted...he's off too!!

Eh?

It seems to be the opinion that as Lucas waved as he was substituted, it means he's definitely off...but Coutinho did the same as he was substituted (a wave to the crowd), so does that mean he too is leaving?

[kingfunk]

My take on BR's comments are: Rodgers would like him to stay, Lucas wants to play more games but our set up means we don't always play with a DM, probably only against uber offensive teams. Lucas is highly respected and has always been a pro thus Rodgers is not going to decline him the opportunity to get more games elsewhere. So the ball is in Lucas's court. Will be a shame if he decides to go because he is perfect for our DM requirements.

[BigChief]

My take on BR's comments are: Rodgers would like him to stay, Lucas wants to play more games but our set up means we don't always play with a DM, probably only against uber offensive teams. Lucas is highly respected and has always been a pro thus Rodgers is not going to decline him the opportunity to get more games elsewhere. So the ball is in Lucas's court. Will be a shame if he decides to go because he is perfect for our DM requirements.

[Scratch]

My take on BR's comments are: Rodgers would like him to stay, Lucas wants to play more games but our set up means we don't always play with a DM, probably only against uber offensive teams. Lucas is highly respected and has always been a pro thus Rodgers is not going to decline him the opportunity to get more games elsewhere. So the ball is in Lucas's court. Will be a shame if he decides to go because he is perfect for our DM requirements.

It's a shame, cos Lucas is a great fella, but he wants game time and we cannot guarantee him a starting berth. If we did, it would be at the expense of Can, and at this point in time I would rather keep Can than risk him leaving for extra game time.

[RichC]

He was very good for us yesterday, naturally tired towards the end of his time on the pitch which was to be expected in his first game against a side like Arsenal.

It'll be a shame to see him go but if it's his decision to get more game time then fair enough

[Myo]

His game doesn't rely on pace, so it's irrelevant. Yesterday's was his first full game this season so he was bound to tire at the end especially when we were chasing the ball so much.

If Lucas leaves, it's because he wants to play more and that Rodgers favours a more dynamic style most of the time. Or he wants a new challenge. Nothing to do with the manager not liking him.

[Yozza]

Loved the way he turned his career around with us

Be delighted if he stays - nothing but best wishes if he goes

[Glenn Hysen]

My take on BR's comments are: Rodgers would like him to stay, Lucas wants to play more games but our set up means we don't always play with a DM, probably only against uber offensive teams. Lucas is highly respected and has always been a pro thus Rodgers is not going to decline him the opportunity to get more games elsewhere. So the ball is in Lucas's court. Will be a shame if he decides to go because he is perfect for our DM requirements.

[Rich]

I'd argue that having a proper defensive midfielder on the pitch even against the weaker teams at Anfield provides balance and cohesion which helps with the team's performance levels.

[Lecter]

If he wants to leave there's nothing we can do but he shouldn't have been put in this position in the first place IMO. Make him feel wanted. I'd be playing him in pretty much all the away games. I can understand going another way with the midfield set-up for home games, but I thought he was terrific again tonight before he understandably tired. Our best performances last season came with him in the side (and the back 3) and I wouldn't be packing him off yet. Really hope he stays.

[Roboklopp]

I'd argue that having a proper defensive midfielder on the pitch even against the weaker teams at Anfield provides balance and cohesion which helps with the team's performance levels.

[Nicey]

My take on BR's comments are: Rodgers would like him to stay, Lucas wants to play more games but our set up means we don't always play with a DM, probably only against uber offensive teams. Lucas is highly respected and has always been a pro thus Rodgers is not going to decline him the opportunity to get more games elsewhere. So the ball is in Lucas's court. Will be a shame if he decides to go because he is perfect for our DM requirements.

He's off ... he really has become quite Marginalized which for a player who 28 and still has a lot to contribute is not a great situation, he'll go for sure, good luck to him, we'll miss him, but someone will take his place

[Shaggy]

I'd argue that having a proper defensive midfielder on the pitch even against the weaker teams at Anfield provides balance and cohesion which helps with the team's performance levels.

Don't get me wrong, so do I. But I can understand what Rodgers looks like he's trying to achieve...even if I don't agree with it.