Topic: Lucas was out for the season

[jfc]

i really would love us to get an m'vila type player next to him so that were far more solid and can win midfield battles again, would be good to ease the pressure off him in terms of being over reliant on him

[hide5seek]

That's the kind of plan we should have had in January...

Exactly and we did nothing. Getting a dm might well have gotten us an extra 10/15 points and who knows another cup. We just sat back and assumed Spearing could do the job but you should never send out a boy to do a mans job and Spearing will only ever be a boy.

[GrkStav]

I'd have to say: this team+lucas+wide players -- then i'd agree with you about top4, or even better. It's not a good thing that we're so dependent on him, but then again, such a long injury as his is rare, and is not likely to happen again. With Lucas back, Gerrard hopefully injury-free, and Henderson and Shelvey both a year older, I predict a much more solid central midfield for us next season.

Only concern, as people say, is a defensive back-up; but if Lucas can remain fit, i don't see a problem in relying on Spearing for the odd game, as long as it's not any more than that. Money can be better spent elsewhere, e.g. wingers.

No, not for 'the odd game', unless you mean that literally. Form, rotation, injury, suspensions. We need another DM/CM whom we would be comfortable with playing at least half the available/possible games in a season (League, Cups, Europe).

[Black Bull Nova]

This may have been posted but

http://www.eplindex.com/13934/the-importance-of-being-lucas-opta-stats-analysis.html

A couple of weeks old but

"It may surprise you to hear this, but with Liverpool FC having played 33 games this season, with only 5 games remaining, Lucas Leiva is still Liverpool’s top tackler. With a total of 68 tackles attempted this season, out of only 12 games the Brazilian has featured in, only now has any other LFC player threatened that statistic"

[Z e u s]

This may have been posted but

http://www.eplindex.com/13934/the-importance-of-being-lucas-opta-stats-analysis.html

A couple of weeks old but

"It may surprise you to hear this, but with Liverpool FC having played 33 games this season, with only 5 games remaining, Lucas Leiva is still Liverpool’s top tackler. With a total of 68 tackles attempted this season, out of only 12 games the Brazilian has featured in, only now has any other LFC player threatened that statistic"

Doesn't surprised me.

Spearing, Henderson, Shelvey all press but they don't really tackle much.

Gerrard doesn't tackle much and Adam isn't known for his tackling.

Just shows what a loss Lucas has been.

[4pool]

BTW:

I have ordered my new special design Lucas flag which should be ready in 2 weeks.

Will post it when it's done.

[artanis]

This may have been posted but

http://www.eplindex.com/13934/the-importance-of-being-lucas-opta-stats-analysis.html

A couple of weeks old but

"It may surprise you to hear this, but with Liverpool FC having played 33 games this season, with only 5 games remaining, Lucas Leiva is still Liverpool’s top tackler. With a total of 68 tackles attempted this season, out of only 12 games the Brazilian has featured in, only now has any other LFC player threatened that statistic"

I keep forgetting in the 12 games he played (only two losses) we averaged 1.833 points per game a 70 points season pace. Guess what, that would be enough for a thirs place finish and guaranteed CL. I know it's hard to project these out but boy after he got injured we quickly collapsed. In the next 24 games we earned only 27 points.
Let me repeat:
12 games with Lucas 22 points   (70pts season pace) CL worthy.
24 games without Lucas 27 points  (43pts season pace) that would put us at 15th spot. WOW

[Always_A_Red]

I pray to Fowler that when he finally comes back next season he NEVER gets injured again. We have suffered enough 

[El Denzel Pepito]

[1021]

That's the best thing I have ever seen.

[killer_heels]

Does he get a summer holiday?

[trembles97]

Does he get a summer holiday?

Probably not. He'll need to go through a physio program to recover in time for preseason. He had so much time off anyways, he spent a lot of that at home in Brazil too.

My guess would be that he stays and trains at Melwood.

[Drake31]

thats great too see   looking forward to seeing u playing again lucas

[Ycuzz]

BTW:

I have ordered my new special design Lucas flag which should be ready in 2 weeks.

Will post it when it's done.

Nice one!

Don't forget now

[Not funny reecehenebry]

Wooowhoooo

[Z e u s]

That is a great site seeing him running / jogging again.

[Tepid water]

Does he get a summer holiday?

Don't know, but the break has come at a perfect time.....


He would be pushing back towards the first team in 3 or 4 weeks and now he gets another couple of months to get himself really really fit and get a proper preseason in.....

[mb1111]

Christ, is that a scar on his leg or just the way the pic is?

[El Denzel Pepito]

Looks a tad swollen.

[Gazza-LFC]

Fucking fantastic to see him back.

[artanis]

That is a great site seeing him running / jogging again.

Is he jogging or running away from our medical staff, just asking?

[gerrard88]

Just imagine the reception this lad is going to get when he is back playing in front of the KOP

[redgriffin73]

Just imagine the reception this lad is going to get when he is back playing in front of the KOP

Yep, can't wait to sing his song when he next plays.

[artanis]

Just imagine the reception this lad is going to get when he is back playing in front of the KOP

If I were Kenny I would put him on against Chelsea in the last minute of the added time just to end the season on a positive note. Need not touch the ball or run, or tacle god forbid.

[gerrard88]

If I were Kenny I would put him on against Chelsea in the last minute of the added time just to end the season on a positive note. Need not touch the ball or run, or tacle god forbid.

to be honest I think when the players do their lap of honour around the ground he Will get a Good enough reception then! Be just great seeing him on that pitch!

[Gus 1855]

Brilliant news.

[Elzar]

Is he jogging or running away from our medical staff, just asking?

You mean like trying to escape?

[fudge]

fucking great news

[Always_A_Red]

Yep, can't wait to sing his song when he next plays.

+1 

[Cybertom]

It was possibly the worst moment of the season seeing him go down in agony against Juan Mata. Knew from then that our season wouldn't reach the heights it could've.

[Number 7]

Brilliant news!

[farawayred]

Brilliant!

Take it easy Lucas, no need to push hard right now. Go at your own pace, we'll wait as long as it takes...

[Black Bull Nova]

Bizarre really when you consider how people regarded him a few years ago, hope for someone like Henderson surely. I think the odds on us next year will be pretty long but if he can stay fit, Carroll can be what he was on saturday and there are a few more players added we could be a different proposition but hey, that's what I thought this year.

Reina
Johnson Agger Skrtel Enrique
                  Lucas
*****                      *******
Gerrard                  Suarez
               Carroll         

Henderson Kelly Sterling Coates ***********

Starts to look, albeit squad thin, half decent, its just creatives and some depth up front. But just what difference Lucas makes to that team sheet.

Depth missing though after that.

[THE7KING]

This makes me so happy.....

[andspecks]

Lovely to see

[lfcjake]

Beautiful picture. Looks like hes running with a mini Alonso.

[Black Bull Nova]

...........Wrong thread I know but Xabi has only one year left on his contract after this season, he'll be 31 in the Autumn, for someone like him that's nothing,

We can dream of those two playing again together again.

[rappcats]

[Rojo O Muerto]

Lucas!!! We were going places until that nightmare injury. Such a vital cog.

[Outer Mongolian Red]

Hope he comes back the same player.