Author Topic: Lucas in Brazil Squad (Read 959593 times)

JP-65 · « **on:** February 9, 2010, 08:32:28 pm »

Liverpool’s Lucas Leiva has been named in Brazil’s squad to face the Republic of Ireland in a friendly at the Emirates Stadium on March 2nd.

The midfielder will of course be in action at the Emirates when his side face Arsenal on Wednesday night and the news of his recall will provide confidence for him ahead of the World Cup this summer.

An interesting omission from coach Dunga’s squad is AC Milan’s Ronaldinho, who has been pushing for a recall but now looks doubtful for the South American’s squad this summer in South Africa.

Goalkeepers: Julio Cesar (Inter Milan), Doni (Roma).

Defenders: Maicon (Inter Milan), Daniel Alves (Barcelona), Gilberto (Cruzeiro), Michel Bastos (Lyon), Juan (Roma), Lucio (Inter Milan), Luisao (Benfica), Thiago Silva (AC Milan).

Midfielders: Gilberto Silva (Panathinaikos), Josue (Wolfsburg), Felipe Melo (Juventus), Lucas (Liverpool), Kaka (Real Madrid), Ramires (Benfica), Elano (Galatasaray), Julio Baptista (Roma), Kleberson (Flamengo).

Forwards: Robinho (Santos), Adriano (Flamengo), Nilmar (Villarreal), Luis Fabiano (Seville).

Note, no Anderson or Denilson

4pool · « **Reply #1 on:** February 9, 2010, 08:35:22 pm »

Congrats to the lad.

Well deserved.

lfc_bhoy · « **Reply #2 on:** February 9, 2010, 08:36:26 pm »

Made up for him, hope he has a good showing. I would love to see him named in the World Cup squad and hopefully this is a step towards that.

The Jackal · « **Reply #3 on:** February 9, 2010, 08:37:10 pm »

No Anderson or Denilson in the squad.. but.. but.. they're loads better than Lucas surely!! he's shite isn't he..

Well in Lucas lad. Well deserved.

Chakan · « **Reply #4 on:** February 9, 2010, 08:37:36 pm »

*waits for the

"he still isn't good enough for liverpool" comments

Well in lad.

gerrardlucas · « **Reply #5 on:** February 9, 2010, 08:38:39 pm »

people, please think before you post

dunga knows more than you

cos_my_mother's a_scouser · « **Reply #6 on:** February 9, 2010, 08:39:02 pm »

Good for him. For me thats proof that he's ahead of Denilson and Anderson...of course we knew that already.

Aristotle · « **Reply #7 on:** February 9, 2010, 08:39:08 pm »

Quote from: The Jackal on February 9, 2010, 08:37:10 pm

No Anderson or Denilson in the squad.. but.. but.. they're loads better than Lucas surely!! he's shite isn't he..

Well in Lucas lad. Well deserved.

Benimar Col · « **Reply #8 on:** February 9, 2010, 08:39:36 pm »

Quote from: Chakan on February 9, 2010, 08:37:36 pm

*waits for the

"he still isn't good enough for liverpool" comments

Well in lad.

agreed, deserves it on current form,

Fordy · « **Reply #9 on:** February 9, 2010, 08:39:52 pm »

Good for the lad but hasnt Lucas got his own thread?

Hasnt he played for Brazil before?

JP-65 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 9, 2010, 08:41:49 pm »

Quote from: Fordy on February 9, 2010, 08:39:52 pm

Good for the lad but hasnt Lucas got his own thread?

Hasnt he played for Brazil before?

Locked 3 times......I predict a 50+ page thread

zsygab · « **Reply #11 on:** February 9, 2010, 08:44:38 pm »

well done boy! congratulations! well deserved as you're between our rare performers day-in day-out...

farawayred · « **Reply #12 on:** February 9, 2010, 08:48:26 pm »

Nah. Just another proof that Dunga doesn't know sh1t about management; good players can't be good managers, no exceptions.

MBL? · « **Reply #13 on:** February 9, 2010, 08:48:56 pm »

I hope he rips us a new one.

deadlybuzz · « **Reply #14 on:** February 9, 2010, 08:49:17 pm »

Excellent for him, it's what he deserves.

zsygab · « **Reply #15 on:** February 9, 2010, 08:49:19 pm »

one, two years, and this boy will be our golden mine...

Gus 1855 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 9, 2010, 08:50:10 pm »

Thoroughly deserves it. Well done!

thom · « **Reply #17 on:** February 9, 2010, 08:50:16 pm »

He absolutely deserves it. Congrats.

skidz73 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 9, 2010, 08:52:07 pm »

Quote from: farawayred on February 9, 2010, 08:48:26 pm

Nah. Just another proof that Dunga doesn't know sh1t about management; good players can't be good managers, no exceptions.

Without exception, you really do post utter garbage.

TALBERT · « **Reply #19 on:** February 9, 2010, 08:53:23 pm »

SEBASTIAN Vettel included but no room for Jar Jar

cos_my_mother's a_scouser · « **Reply #20 on:** February 9, 2010, 08:53:30 pm »

Quote from: farawayred on February 9, 2010, 08:48:26 pm

Nah. Just another proof that Dunga doesn't know sh1t about management; good players can't be good managers, no exceptions.

The only proof in that post is that you can't articulate yourself very well. Anyway, what about Pep Guardiola?

farawayred · « **Reply #21 on:** February 9, 2010, 08:53:36 pm »

Quote from: skidz73 on February 9, 2010, 08:52:07 pm

Without exception, you really do post utter garbage.

farawayred · « **Reply #22 on:** February 9, 2010, 08:55:33 pm »

Quote from: skidz73 on February 9, 2010, 08:52:07 pm

Without exception, you really do post utter garbage.

Quote from: cos_my_mothers a_scouser on February 9, 2010, 08:53:30 pm

The only proof in that post is that you can't articulate yourself very well. Anyway, what about Pep Guardiola?

Easy Sally!
Do make the effort to look at any of my posts in the Lucas thread. I thought that two incredibly unreal statements would give me up, but...

dr.dracco · « **Reply #23 on:** February 9, 2010, 08:55:34 pm »

Must be very shitty this Brazil recently...Seeing the likes of Baptista, Adriano, Robinho, gilberto Silva....Republic should smash them.

And Leiva? he deserved to be in it, because he is on the same level as players mentioned.

And Brazil will be largest disapointment in the World Cup. You hear it here first.

redgriffin73 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 9, 2010, 08:55:50 pm »

Well deserved, well done lad.

cos_my_mother's a_scouser · « **Reply #25 on:** February 9, 2010, 08:58:48 pm »

Quote from: farawayred on February 9, 2010, 08:55:33 pm

Easy Sally!
Do make the effort to look at any of my posts in the Lucas thread. I thought that two incredibly unreal statements would give me up, but...

fair enough, thought you were another cock, but you're not.

guapa · « **Reply #26 on:** February 9, 2010, 09:00:45 pm »

Well done Lucas.

Sonic · « **Reply #27 on:** February 9, 2010, 09:00:57 pm »

This lad has improved immensley over a short time, he must have been feeling under the cosh earlier in the season when he was been panned by anyone with a microphone, and he still went out on the park and give it 100%.
Credit were credits due he has been one of our most consistant players this season and his place in the Brazil squad is more than deserved ..............Well done

farawayred · « **Reply #28 on:** February 9, 2010, 09:01:22 pm »

Quote from: cos_my_mothers a_scouser on February 9, 2010, 08:58:48 pm

fair enough, thought you were another cock, but your not.

No mate, I rate Lucas very highly, and I attempted a dig at those that say he won't be playing at any other top 4 team (thereby Anderson, Gilberto). And apparently Dunga likes the sideway and backward passing that is seen as Lucas' specialty...

Chivasino · « **Reply #29 on:** February 9, 2010, 09:02:11 pm »

Quote from: Callaghan. on February 9, 2010, 09:00:11 pm

Why are they playing at the Emirates?

Brazil seem to be playing most of their "home" games there, as most of their players play in Europe. Makes sense.

Well in Lucas, Lad! Well deserved.

Helsinki Red · « **Reply #30 on:** February 9, 2010, 09:02:56 pm »

Well done Lucas. Deserved.

skidz73 · « **Reply #31 on:** February 9, 2010, 09:03:15 pm »

Quote from: farawayred on February 9, 2010, 09:01:22 pm

And apparently Dunga likes the sideway and backward passing that is seen as Lucas' specialty...

You utter bellend...

COTR · « **Reply #32 on:** February 9, 2010, 09:03:59 pm »

Quote from: Chakan on February 9, 2010, 08:37:36 pm

*waits for the

"he still isn't good enough for liverpool" comments

Well in lad.

Wow

Is this really how bad Brazil's midfield selection is or are there a few guys missing ?

farawayred · « **Reply #33 on:** February 9, 2010, 09:04:15 pm »

Quote from: skidz73 on February 9, 2010, 09:03:15 pm

You utter bellend...

Didin't someone say above that Brasil will be utter disappointment at the WC. It's gonna be Lucas' fault that!

Not funny reecehenebry · « **Reply #34 on:** February 9, 2010, 09:06:14 pm »

Quote from: Chivasino on February 9, 2010, 09:02:11 pm

Brazil seem to be playing most of their "home" games there, as most of their players play in Europe. Makes sense.

Well in Lucas, Lad! Well deserved.

nah the friendly games Brazil are invovled in were sold to some company in europe.They decide the arena's and teams they play against.

alett · « **Reply #35 on:** February 9, 2010, 09:06:15 pm »

Much deserved on current form. Well in lad, congrats.

stoa · « **Reply #36 on:** February 9, 2010, 09:07:16 pm »

Quote from: Chivasino on February 9, 2010, 09:02:11 pm

Brazil seem to be playing most of their "home" games there, as most of their players play in Europe. Makes sense.

Well in Lucas, Lad! Well deserved.

+I'd imagine they make a bit more money playing them here rather than in Brazil...

The 5th Benitle · « **Reply #37 on:** February 9, 2010, 09:08:36 pm »

Quote from: Fordy on February 9, 2010, 08:39:52 pm

Good for the lad but hasnt Lucas got his own thread?

No, it was locked because it was sending people mad with people insisting that he's 'shite' and 'average'

RJH · « **Reply #38 on:** February 9, 2010, 09:08:54 pm »

Pleased for Lucas.

Interesting to see that while Anderson didn't make it, Kleberson has.
Made me think - Ferguson doesn't have a great record with South Americans, does he? I can only really think of Heinze who was a success.

Chivasino · « **Reply #39 on:** February 9, 2010, 09:10:09 pm »

Quote from: stoa on February 9, 2010, 09:07:16 pm

+I'd imagine they make a bit more money playing them here rather than in Brazil...

At £45 for the cheapest ticket, I would say that's a certainty!