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

BigAl24 · « **Reply #5520 on:** November 27, 2011, 07:58:07 pm »

Quote from: babraham on November 27, 2011, 07:49:14 pm

Even by his stupidly high standards, Lucas had one hell of a game!!!

If a doubter still exists, I'd love to hear from them.

A Manc mate of mine, which sums it up really to be honest. I've given up on him.

John C · « **Reply #5521 on:** November 27, 2011, 07:58:08 pm »

Quote from: sangria on November 27, 2011, 07:49:56 pm

Feeling smug?

Good job all the threads with my late night debates with him are locked

hassinator · « **Reply #5522 on:** November 27, 2011, 07:58:36 pm »

Quote from: helmboy_nige on November 27, 2011, 07:41:27 pm

People kept wondering how we would cope with the loss of Gerrard... the answer is Lucas Leiva.

we will never replace gerrard with one player in the same way the mancs could never replace keane.

lucas is part of the blend and that's great for a club that is all about the team and not the individual.

rakey_lfc · « **Reply #5523 on:** November 27, 2011, 07:58:49 pm »

Fucking superb today! Id love him to add a few goals to his game! I appreciate that's not his job but I feel it'd be a deserved reward for the lad after how much he has grown into our team!

hesbighesred · « **Reply #5524 on:** November 27, 2011, 07:59:36 pm »

Quote from: hassinator on November 27, 2011, 07:39:16 pm

where do you get all your stats seb? most impressive figures please keep them coming.

They're all from the Guardian Chalkboards: http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/chalkboards

Quote from: Hazell on November 27, 2011, 07:40:38 pm

I think he does that anyway. Obviously he was brilliant today but generally, he's always trying to do that and get our attacks going. It was good to see him make that run today and link up with Suarez - he's definitely got that ability from midfield.

Absolutely, I'm not saying it's a new thing.

It's just that today, well, his attacking contribution was a level you'd be happy with from a pure attacking midfielder, and he did that whilst putting in an almost literally flawless performance as a defensive midfielder. Kind of thing we were getting from Gerrard at his best, though in Gerrard's case obviously far more explosive in attack, but also never that level of dominance and control defensively.

Red Eyed · « **Reply #5525 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:00:05 pm »

Quote from: BigAl24 on November 27, 2011, 07:58:07 pm

A Manc mate of mine, which sums it up really to be honest. I've given up on him.

Manc mate of mine says he could name 10 better in his position in europe. Oh well just be glad HES OURS!!

Hunter Thompson · « **Reply #5526 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:01:37 pm »

I thought today was possibly his best match for us. I'm struggling to think of a single missed tackle or misplaced pass.

hesbighesred · « **Reply #5527 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:01:46 pm »

Quote from: hassinator on November 27, 2011, 07:57:21 pm

seb's entitled too. he's been banging the drum since the level 3 days.

Since his debut mate!

Ski · « **Reply #5528 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:01:56 pm »

Must be feeling ten foot tall right now. Fucking awesome performance. Hope he's getting as much love on twitter as he is on here tonight. Completely deserves motm.

Robbie_9 · « **Reply #5529 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:02:29 pm »

Quote from: SpartanRed on November 27, 2011, 07:56:33 pm

We've created a monster......

Actually alot of people almost destroyed him. Lucky for us he had the mental strength to let the dickheads slide of his back.

Elmo! · « **Reply #5530 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:02:29 pm »

I think today's performance could be a watershed moment for Lucas in terms of finally getting the recognition he deserves from the media and other teams fans.

(I'm not holding out much hope for the liverpool fans who still don't rate him, I think they're a lost cause)

hesbighesred · « **Reply #5531 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:02:53 pm »

Quote from: Hunter Thompson on November 27, 2011, 08:01:37 pm

I thought today was possibly his best match for us. I'm struggling to think of a single missed tackle or misplaced pass.

That's because there were no tackles missed whatsoever, and a 92% pass completion rate. He played like a pitbull Xavi today.

Hazell · « **Reply #5532 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:02:56 pm »

Quote from: hesbighesred on November 27, 2011, 07:59:36 pm

Absolutely, I'm not saying it's a new thing.

It's just that today, well, his attacking contribution was a level you'd be happy with from a pure attacking midfielder, and he did that whilst putting in an almost literally flawless performance as a defensive midfielder. Kind of thing we were getting from Gerrard at his best, though in Gerrard's case obviously far more explosive in attack, but also never that level of dominance and control defensively.

Yeah, sorry wasn't having a go or anything. I know what you think of him

SpartanTree. No deccies or lights. · « **Reply #5533 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:03:50 pm »

Quote from: Nesta on November 27, 2011, 07:14:30 pm

Better than Mascherano.

Sorry... Comfortably better than Mascherano.

Is right.

Ben_ · « **Reply #5534 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:04:32 pm »

Thought he took his performance to an even higher level today. His passing was class.

He's clearly learnt and taken so much from the likes of Xabi and Mascherano over the years.

Can't think of anyone better in his position. Genuinely.

gerrardsarmy · « **Reply #5535 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:05:08 pm »

Quote from: Ski on November 27, 2011, 08:01:56 pm

Must be feeling ten foot tall right now. Fucking awesome performance. Hope he's getting as much love on twitter as he is on here tonight. Completely deserves motm.

I feel like registering for Twitter just so I can praise the lad.

hesbighesred · « **Reply #5536 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:05:31 pm »

Quote from: Hazell on November 27, 2011, 08:02:56 pm

Yeah, sorry wasn't having a go or anything. I know what you think of him

no, of course not, I know you weren't!

Aristotle · « **Reply #5537 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:05:56 pm »

I loved his passes that went so close to the City player that they committed to the interception and then were out of the play once they missed it. There were a few of them, none were particularly special but they were his game in a nutshell. They did exactly what they needed to.

-Willo- · « **Reply #5538 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:06:32 pm »

We now have 4 world class players.

Reina, Gerrard, Lucas, Suarez.

Good times.

Robbie_9 · « **Reply #5539 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:06:55 pm »

Quote from: Ski on November 27, 2011, 08:01:56 pm

Must be feeling ten foot tall right now. Fucking awesome performance. Hope he's getting as much love on twitter as he is on here tonight. Completely deserves motm.

Don't worry I am licking his ass on their.

Ycuzz · « **Reply #5540 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:09:14 pm »

Get him a goddamn banner. A huge fucking flag.

You know its right.

Hunter Thompson · « **Reply #5541 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:09:26 pm »

Quote from: hesbighesred on November 27, 2011, 08:02:53 pm

That's because there were no tackles missed whatsoever, and a 92% pass completion rate. He played like a pitbull Xavi today.

And all wrapped up in a nice unassuming young man.

He really is something special.

SpartanTree. No deccies or lights. · « **Reply #5542 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:18:00 pm »

Quote from: Robbie_9 on November 27, 2011, 08:02:29 pm

Actually alot of people almost destroyed him. Lucky for us he had the mental strength to let the dickheads slide of his back.

Nah. They tried to destroy him. They didn't come close.
I've said it before this guy showed balls of steel to stay & prove people wrong - even when he was being booed by our own.

Love his determination, dedication & professionalism - a shining example of what every young player at the club needs to aspire to.

SpartanTree. No deccies or lights. · « **Reply #5543 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:19:34 pm »

Quote from: Robbie_9 on November 27, 2011, 08:06:55 pm

Don't worry I am licking his ass on their.

Wicked - give him some from me too

!

RJH · « **Reply #5544 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:20:29 pm »

Quote from: danno08 on November 27, 2011, 07:44:04 pm

Nice to see the Sky pundits praising him during and after the match...starting to get the recognition he deserves.

Pity the media still feels the need to bring up that he wasn't always the most popular figure with the fans etc., while completely ignoring their own negative views on him.

Outstanding performance from him today. He was all over the pitch, showing exactly what he can do.

Early in the 2nd half, Johnson was forced to leave a man behind him to go to the ball. Lucas immediately saw the danger and sprinted over to cover. Then his link up with Suarez showed what he can do down the other end of the pitch.
I love the way the long passes he often plays as well. Just plays it along the floor, you're sure it's going to get inctercepted, and then it's received right at the feet of a Liverpool player.
Absolute Beast.

koolkamal · « **Reply #5545 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:21:42 pm »

Quote from: hesbighesred on November 27, 2011, 08:01:46 pm

Since his debut mate!

I remember all too well.

Yorkykopite · « **Reply #5546 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:24:59 pm »

Quote from: John C on November 27, 2011, 07:58:08 pm

Good job all the threads with my late night debates with him are locked

Aye John, but your stuff was mild. There must be half a dozen folk who've changed their user-names because of this lad. A couple have even changed their football teams.

Aristotle · « **Reply #5547 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:27:54 pm »

If there's one negative aspect of his game tonight (they were showing Joe Hart highlight reel just now) it was when he played the one touch passes with Suarez charged into the box and then passed the ball to Suarez, who had to adjust in an awkward position and shoot, when Lucas had more time and more space to go for goal himself.

I've mentioned this a few times as his biggest weakness that he is such a team player that you almost get the feeling that he'd rather take on 3 players, make a 40 yard run for an assist rather than a goal.

scatman · « **Reply #5548 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:40:22 pm »

I feel like a smug bastard. love the general.

The Jackal · « **Reply #5549 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:41:04 pm »

Lucas is immense and has been for some time. In my opinion though he still hasn't reached his peak. Far from it in fact - I think there's still a lot more to come from our Mr Leiva, which is quite a frightening prospect! Today he came up against arguably the best team in the league and he bossed them all over the park. Absolutely superb performance, practically flawless.

usernamefc · « **Reply #5550 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:42:39 pm »

He needs a song. Now.

Stussy · « **Reply #5551 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:43:46 pm »

He's no Scotty Parker, but he'll do.

Neil D · « **Reply #5552 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:46:00 pm »

Tremendous today. And Adam wasn't far behind. Have really enjoyed watching the two of them in the last two games.

koolkamal · « **Reply #5553 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:46:53 pm »

Quote from: The Jackal on November 27, 2011, 08:41:04 pm

Lucas is immense and has been for some time. In my opinion though he still hasn't reached his peak. Far from it in fact - I think there's still a lot more to come from our Mr Leiva, which is quite a frightening prospect! Today he came up against arguably the best team in the league and he bossed them all over the park. Absolutely superb performance, practically flawless.

That's just it - he keeps getting better. In another 2-3 years time, fucking hell. Don't think I can even fathom how good he'll be.

INABITSKI · « **Reply #5554 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:46:59 pm »

It's great being able to to shout down mates who have slagged him off for years.

Proper smug like.

FernandoSusoLFC · « **Reply #5555 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:50:45 pm »

World class today.

The 5th Benitle · « **Reply #5556 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:52:22 pm »

I'ma join that smug crew

Anfield Ed · « **Reply #5557 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:53:26 pm »

Was absolutely epic today.

MULLENEDWINE · « **Reply #5558 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:54:59 pm »

Quote from: usernamefc on November 27, 2011, 08:42:39 pm

He needs a song. Now.

Lucas runs the midfield, and we know he fuckin BOSS
50-50 challenge, Think we know who'll win that toss
Ooooohh Lucas Leiva, the one and only, El General.

(See what I did there BOSS & TOSS)

I'll get me coat.

tea_tree · « **Reply #5559 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:55:39 pm »

An absolute Beast. He reminded me of Fernando Redondo today and that's high praise indeed. Much more to come from this lad, I love the attacking flair that's bubbling up to the surface now, he's a real player