Lucas

[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.

[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

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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?

[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.

[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.

[kingfunk]

Lucas

At least went off after a great performance. Better than the **** we served Gerrard.

Eh?

[Scratch]

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

[Fosterbloke]

At least went off after a great performance. Better than the **** we served Gerrard.

[Nicey]

He waved goodbye when taken off .... he's gone for sure ... He wants Regular football .. we can not give him that ... the club is letting him go and they should hes been immense for us over the years ...

[vonk]

He's 28 FFS, he needs time to get over his injuries and get his stamina back not sending out to pasture just yet.

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.

[EwarWoo]

He was very good today. Problem is he doesn't have the legs. Really faded at the end but has been a great servant. Rodgers seems to rate him highly by his comments, but if Lucas thinks he should start every game it's not going to work. I suspect that if he leaves we will be signing someone else.

He's 28 FFS, he needs time to get over his injuries and get his stamina back not sending out to pasture just yet.

[vonk]

He was very good today. Problem is he doesn't have the legs. Really faded at the end but has been a great servant. Rodgers seems to rate him highly by his comments, but if Lucas thinks he should start every game it's not going to work. I suspect that if he leaves we will be signing someone else.