Lucas is a good player but does everyone think he is really LFC quality? IMO he isn't, we need someone closer to the ability and vision of Xavi or Xabi if we want to back to the top.
In the first choice team, yes.
I would gladly see Lucas as our first-choice reserve midfielder, but others seem to think he's top dollar.
I don't know why people are so touchy over it. Given how much he divides opinion, I think it's clear that nobody can really be totally safe in the knowledge that they're right.
Yes he's improved. Yes he's nowhere near as bad as he used to be. But he isn't in the top bracket of midfielders. No chance. Not for me and nor for many, many others.
I like his desire and drive and the way he's always ignored the criticism and fought for his place, but that isn't going to be enough. Look at Kuyt...once he loses the form, his determination and hard-work doesn't see him through games.