If you do feel that we can get a better DM then Lucas, I'm sure you have someone in mind?
Do You know what, i actually dont. I think to a certain extent we have been spoiled in that position for a few years. Mascherano was the ultimate for me. Sissoko wasnt bad either. Really dont watch that much football other than liverpool, not much in the prem to rave about, the new lad at Spurs looks a player is it Santana or something, De'jong is about as good as it gets, maybe we could pick one of the many diara's that seem to float about. Dont know is the answer.
I know that there is alot of talk about not needing somebody in the mould of makalele, that football has changed, and a hard tackling snappy little fucker is an historical throwback, but if we play with a 3 in the mid, then i think they all have to be technically adept, reasonably athletic, and i would have one who is an exceptional passer, one who is in the mould of Masch or makalele and a real box to boxer. That may make me sound like a simpleton that doesnt understand football, but thats what i would want.
If its a 2 man midfield than hte passer or the box to boxer goes to be replaced by somebody who can do both (gerrard perhaps) But in that situation you really need the tackler to help win the battle in there. So for me no matter how we set up next season i would like to see a real tough tackler in there (i dont want a one dimensional player you understand, i would like a Souness if you will or dare i say it a Keane).