Lucas

[BigChief]

What is this 'Joe Allen' you speak off

He is the wise adviser to Debbie of Maddox.

[redmike65]

If Lucas WANTS to leave then he will as unlike Borini and Enrique he is a pro who wants to play. Lets wait and see.

[Shaggy]

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.

[TheElephantMan]

I'm a big fan of Lucas, think he's one of our best players. Clearly he's going, good luck to him. I hope he's more appreciated by his new manager and club.

[baitman]

we have a bit of a problem here...

if lucas goes and we replace him with someone like gary medal then im ok with that. a good dm and also more versatile as he can go box to box when needed.

hendo, lallana and allen [spits] all injured and suddenly we have to turn to lucas as the only other senior midfielder available.

if we then replace lucas its a like for like replacement. we are still down to the bare bones...

[billy_mac]

He has reinvented himself from the player he was when Rafa singed him. I was unconvinced for a long time but he's been boss for at least three/two years when fit. He'd be first name on my team sheet in any tricky game and I was delighted to see him start.

Its a squad game and horses for courses. I'd see him as he's vital to success over a season if Rodgers can manage the squad, but not necessary in every game. If that's not enough for him and he wants to leave then everyone has to expect that at this stage of his career. He owes us nothing for £5m, especially if Joe Allen has priority over him in the pecking order.

He seems a top bloke and good influence but I think his wages will probably dictate his future over the next week as we look to balance the books.

[~LFCHistory~]

Like who?

I've no idea. There must be at least one DM available in Europe on Lucas' level or better who's young, not overpriced and willing to come here.

[topscorer]

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.

I'd agree with that. I don't think he will be replaced either, the problem is Allen, Rodgers seems to like him and he's **** and even more injury prone than Lucas.

I think we need to sell some players, Allen is crocked so he cannot be sold.

Maybe they think Rossiter can cover?

If we do as you suggest, good idea, and take the Europa seriously then I think Lucas can get plenty of games with us and Rossiter can get plenty of minutes as a sub and in Europa.

[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.

[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'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.

[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 ...

[Fosterbloke]

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

[Scratch]

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

[kingfunk]

Lucas

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

Eh?