This is a message for Dicky1975 and Legend.
I don´t live in England, but during the last 10 years I have missed maximum 2 or 3 games.
Due to the tv rights I have followed the games on tv or on internet or even in Anfield.
Each time I travel to Anfield It is a nightmare (due to I need minimum 2 or 3 conections) and really expensive.
But it is not a problem. I love this team and the fans.
After that... I have my own oppinion about Lucas Leiva.
One young player need the manager confidance for playing and improving. Rafa gave it to him.
And this guy hasn´t improved an inch in the last year.
If we did a horrible season the last season... one of the reasons was LUCAS LEIVA.
It is clear that Steve G was not brillian, and even Torres were injured... but the engine of the team was colapsed.
He is not fast, he is not inteligent on the pich, he is transaction from defence to attack is really low.
Some times he is in the Mascherano´s territory. Is long pass is very poor and his short pass is even worst.
He doesn´t scores goals very offen. And his defence balance is masively bad.
Lucas never will be Xabi Alonso, or Mascherano, or Steve G.. But in a match Alberto Aquilani did more that him in a whole season.
It is sad to say that he is not good enought for Liverpool.. but he isn´t. He need minimum an extra season learning from other players.
I am sorry, but his is my oppinion.
Bye.