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Lads just thought I'd ask what everyone's opinions of Lucas are? He was good away in Madrid then disappeared again but he has started the 3 games and we have looked much more solid in midfield. He actually puts his foot in, win's the ball early as well as winning headers when the ball is lumped forward. He may give away free kicks but it's about time we added some aggression into our midfield play.

I for one am seriously glad he's back in the team and thought he was our best player last night.

Also just thought i'd mention the support Rodgers and Gerrard got from the fans last night, I was at the game and it was unwavering which I thought was good to see. You could see how much the goal meant to Gerrard as well!

Lucas getting a regular start just highlights how Shitt our midfield is tbh.

Well said lumba!!!!!

Lucas has played well and it is no coincidence that we are actually looking a little better in midfield. I wonder what Can must do to get a start and what he must think being overlooked game after game for the likes of Allen.

He offers something our team and midfield needs, it's no coincidence that our form has improved with him in the team. He thoroughly deserves to be starting based on his recent performances.

apparently he won more tackles than any other player in PL action last night..makes sense to play him whilst we try find form again

Allen on the other hand doesn't deserve anything IMO.

We can instead rotate with Can, Lucas, Henderson, Coutinho, Sterling, Lallana and SG - leaving two of them out every match.

The midfield should then look something like this:

--------Lucas----Can---------

---Lallana---SG---Sterling---


Or:

------Henderson----Can-------

--Lallana-Coutinho-Sterling--


Or any other combination that might look promising. Where Allen would fit in I just don't know!

If he plays to the level he did a few seasons back then happy days. But I'm with Lumba on this. It highlights the need for a proper DM / CM with real quality.

Me too!

I would like to see our midfield being Lucas, Can and Henderson moving forward.