interesting that Lucas cannot pass, tackle or cross. The others must be crap then as he beat every Liverpool player in the number of succesful tackle and passes last season(opta). came 5th in the prem actually. problem is too many want to blame last season on the 3 youngest team players -lucas, Insua and Ngog. when in fact the senior players were the let down.
He has the best stats because he passes sideways or back. Stats only show that he completed a pass from point A to B, not that it was a completely useless one. The Liverpool players to make it to the ACTIM index for fouls,Yellow Cards are Lucas and Masch, not for assists not for goals scored. As a midfielder you are supposed to create opportunities, see the game 4-5 plays ahead, Riqueleme would whoop his @ss even today.
Have you seen play a diagonal ball across the pitch or a through ball for that matter. He is always hiding on the pitch, he got enough chances last season to not stamp his authority but at least show a glimpse of his talent. He is just not suited for this league.
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http://www.premierleague.com/page/Statistics