Author Topic: Lucas’ critical role for Liverpool (Read 552083 times)

IndianaRed · « **Reply #5400 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:15:42 pm »

oh also, i loved it when 5'10" Lucas outmuscled the 6'4" and much bulkier yaya toure and retrieved the ball, and then toure turned around to the ref to complain about it to no avail

Aristotle · « **Reply #5401 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:15:57 pm »

Lucas Leiva is Sky's man of the match?!!!?!

mulhergremista · « **Reply #5402 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:16:14 pm »

http://www.skysports.com/
   Lucas:
Plenty of unsung work in the centre, linking up Liverpool's play excellently.    8

Passmaster Molby · « **Reply #5403 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:16:16 pm »

That tackle in the second half in the centre circle where he slid in, stretched around the City lad and won the ball and got up with it was quality.

He was immense today.

rednich85 · « **Reply #5404 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:16:31 pm »

He's decent isnt he?

Pinging balls everywhere too.

Love him.

Linnet · « **Reply #5405 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:17:06 pm »

Quote from: kelevra on November 27, 2011, 06:15:09 pm

He needs a song

Anywhichwayicant · « **Reply #5406 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:17:24 pm »

Quote from: mulhergremista on November 27, 2011, 06:16:14 pm

http://www.skysports.com/
   Lucas:
Plenty of unsung work in the centre, linking up Liverpool's play excellently.    8

An 8?

Laughable.

Dr Manhattan · « **Reply #5407 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:18:39 pm »

Pass completion: 92%
Tackles won: 100%
Aerial duels won: 100%

Beast.

rowan_d · « **Reply #5408 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:19:45 pm »

He's a fucking attacking midfielder!

Rafa knows a thing or two. Future captain

CorKopite · « **Reply #5409 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:19:55 pm »

Quote from: Fauxy on November 27, 2011, 06:02:37 pm

Best Defensive mid in the premiership.

Wouldnt class him as a centre mid really as he defends farrrr more than attacks.

Best centre mid is Modric IMO

And Modric attacks farrr more than he defends. Whats the difference?. To be honest, I class Defensive midfielders and central midfielders as one really while attacking midfielders eg Modric and Silva are a completely different position IMO. Lucas is the best central midfielder in the premiership.

thegoodfella · « **Reply #5410 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:20:37 pm »

Quote from: mulhergremista on November 27, 2011, 06:16:14 pm

http://www.skysports.com/
   Lucas:
Plenty of unsung work in the centre, linking up Liverpool's play excellently.    8

Pfft

Lucas Leiva 6.8 http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/football/premier-league/2011-2012/liverpool-manchester-city-453821.html

But wait for it... Goal.com gave him an 8? I think we might be on to something big here...

Lucas 8.0 http://www.goal.com/en-us/match/60287/liverpool-vs-manchester-city/report

Sorted!! · « **Reply #5411 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:20:41 pm »

Quote from: Carra-ton on November 27, 2011, 06:10:13 pm

I don't get it, how does one player improve by quantum leaps in two years, it defies logic, and the best progression I have seen made by a player. Whether it was the language, confidence etc. I don't know, but he simply is astounding in terms of the level he has reached, can he reach more :O
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I can only put it down to hard work and a positive attitude from the lad. I have always backed the lad and it's the same with wee Henderson. That is the future of Liverpool and as fans, all we have to do is to support the boys big time through thick and thin!

JackWard33 · « **Reply #5412 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:21:20 pm »

Quote from: Dr Manhattan on November 27, 2011, 06:18:39 pm

Aerial duels won: 100%

He's absolutely sensational in the air - he won 50/50s with toure several times and dzeko

6BigCups · « **Reply #5413 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:21:47 pm »

Fucking brilliant today. Had me grinning from ear to ear with every tackle he made. Best individual performance I can remember from a player for a long time.

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #5414 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:22:01 pm »

Brilliant performance

Dr Manhattan · « **Reply #5415 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:25:11 pm »

Quote from: Carra-ton on November 27, 2011, 06:10:13 pm

I don't get it, how does one player improve by quantum leaps in two years, it defies logic, and the best progression I have seen made by a player. Whether it was the language, confidence etc. I don't know, but he simply is astounding in terms of the level he has reached, can he reach more :O

He's full of confidence. The moment the crowd at the games started to realise he's fairly decent his confidence grew and he hasn't looked back since. He seems genuinely thrilled to be here and loves the club. I don't think you can put enough emphasis on those two things, personally.

If he keeps going at this rate he can be the greatest midfield lynchpin in the world by the time he's 27/28.

Shepnois · « **Reply #5416 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:25:18 pm »

This guy is our most important player. Without him breaking things up and getting our attacks started we'd be lost. He is a monster!!

buzzing · « **Reply #5417 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:25:41 pm »

His pasing has really impressed me last year or so

RedMichelFerri · « **Reply #5418 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:26:38 pm »

This guy is a beast. I thank Rafa not for signing him but for sticking for the land when stupid Media were killing him. We are so lucky to have him in our team. He is miles away from likes of anderson and carricks of this world. I bow to you Lucas Leiva. He is gonna be a certified Legend for this club. He is exemplary on and off the field. I truly feel blessed to witness him in Red shirt. And if some one come and say clam down, fuck off lad.

Supernatural · « **Reply #5419 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:26:39 pm »

am starting to appreciate him. hope he continues like this!

METHOD MAN · « **Reply #5420 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:26:48 pm »

getting the MOTM award ahead of Hart says a lot about his performance today. what a fucking beast of player, the way he overshadowed Yaya and Silva was just amazing.
100& tacke success and 92% pass completion !!

B-O-S-S

Didi_ram · « **Reply #5421 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:28:34 pm »

He needs the armband at some point.
What are the odds of Madrid bidding 30m for him in the summer?And him telling them where to shove it.

Chakan · « **Reply #5422 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:29:32 pm »

Just had one of those games that will elevate his game to another level.

Mal · « **Reply #5423 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:30:18 pm »

Outstanding. Again.

Caffeine · « **Reply #5424 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:30:25 pm »

Absolute top drawer. How long til he's considered world class?

Snail · « **Reply #5425 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:30:25 pm »

Sublime.

thegoodfella · « **Reply #5426 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:31:31 pm »

Quote from: Dr Manhattan on November 27, 2011, 06:25:11 pm

If he keeps going at this rate he can be the greatest midfield lynchpin in the world by the time he's 27/28.

I've said it before and I will say it again, Lucas will be as good as or better than Xabi by the time he is 28-29.

Shooter · « **Reply #5427 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:31:37 pm »

He's just really, really good at football.

istanbulism · « **Reply #5428 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:31:59 pm »

Where are all the critics now?

Love fucking wearing my 08 Lucas jersey to the pub!!

Zlen · « **Reply #5429 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:33:45 pm »

I love you man.
I love you.

Didi_ram · « **Reply #5430 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:34:18 pm »

Easily one of the top 3 DMs in Europe.

LiverLuke · « **Reply #5431 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:35:23 pm »

am i the only one that thinks for a little guy he can sure head the ball very well

Cybertom · « **Reply #5432 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:35:29 pm »

I love Agger.
I love Gerrard.
I love Suarez.
I love Reina.

But my favourite LFC player - Lucas Leiva.

Red Eyed · « **Reply #5433 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:35:56 pm »

10 out of 10 he was fucking incredible, so proud of him.

thegoodfella · « **Reply #5434 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:36:23 pm »

Quote from: istanbulism on November 27, 2011, 06:31:59 pm

Love fucking wearing my 08 Lucas jersey to the pub!!

Controversial to say the least.

Fordy · « **Reply #5435 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:36:42 pm »

Top draw today.

Enough said.

istanbulism · « **Reply #5436 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:37:41 pm »

Quote from: thegoodfella on November 27, 2011, 06:36:23 pm

Controversial to say the least.

In Rafa i trustedv

hesbighesred · « **Reply #5437 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:37:51 pm »

For those into them...

His chalkboard stats are absolutely unbelievable. I've never seen one like it:

Passes attempted 75
Passes completed 69
Success rate 92%

Tackles attempted 11
Tackles won 11

That's split into:

Duels won (aerial) 5/5
Duels won (tackle) 6/6

That last is extraordinary. I don't think I've ever seen such a high number of successful tackles by their measures, let alone achieved by winning 100% of all the 'duels' entered into.

Then we have:

Interceptions 6

Again incredible, it's rare to see more than 2 or 3 in this stat.

Edit, I almost forgot:

...and he did all this while drawing 2 fouls and only giving away 1, and even that was well away from the area.

That's without even mentioning the sheer quality and creativity of so many of his passes today. He wasn't just utterly dominant in his capacity as a defensive midfielder but hugely influential in attack.

koolkamal · « **Reply #5438 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:37:59 pm »

Quote from: Fordy on November 27, 2011, 06:36:42 pm

Top draw today.

Enough said.

So much more you can say - the superlatives can never end.

Anfield Kopite · « **Reply #5439 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:38:36 pm »

I started to argue he was gonna be quality with 4 of my mates about 3 years ago. 3 of them admitted i was right over the last couple of years. Finally got a text off the last stubborn git 5 minites ago. It said "You were right about Lucas. He has improved more than ive ever seen a player improve and i love him." I texted back that he was a stubborn git and about 2 years late