Lucas feeling the love

Tue, 15 Sep 21:41:52 2009

Brazilian midfielder Lucas believes he is winning over Liverpool fans after being given a tough time by sections of the Anfield crowd last season.

The 22-year-old's form dipped during the Reds' prolonged spell of poor home form which eventually cost them the title. However, he has been ever-present this term and is expected to anchor midfield again when Liverpool open their Champions League group phase campaign with a home clash with Hungarian champions Debrecen.

"Nobody likes to be criticised, but such things happen in football. In many ways it has been a good experience for me because I am strong physically and mentally now," said Lucas.

"I can play with more relaxation and patience. I can be calmer because I know the fans are supporting me more.

"If (manager) Rafa (Benitez) had wanted me to leave, he would have said so. But he always said he had confidence in my football and I was improving.

"I am now a better player than when I arrived. I did some physical work in the summer to put on some kilos to help me play in the Premier League, and that has helped me a lot.

"I am trying to improve all the time, I am feeling more confident and I will be able to maintain this level."

 

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  1. lucas is showing alot of confidence on and off the­ pitch.
    good for him

    From Euro, on Wed 16 Sep 5:23PM

  2. half the chat lad..more the puttin in good shifts.... 3­ outa 10 so far you got a long long way to go....

    From lfc7772, on Wed 16 Sep 5:22PM

  3. Lucas played well against Burnley, and if the­ brazillian coach have chosen him in his squad instead­ of man utd's Anderson and Arsenal's Denilson,­ then he's fine by me!

    From yassine, on Wed 16 Sep 2:43PM

  4. he always thinks he has way more time on the ball than­ he actually does, needs to put on another stone as well­ and toughen up, we will see how he has progressed my­ january

    From Darren, on Wed 16 Sep 2:14PM
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    NO 'SKILL' LUCAS BUT MASTERS OF THE SIDEWARD­ & BACKWARD PASSES!!!...LOL!!..FACTH!!...SPIT!!..

    From The Real Giggs11,A True Red Legend,Arise, on Wed 16 Sep 12:04PM

  6. i will support liverpool....
    go on liverpool­ ....
    whatever you do i will support ...
    i love­ liverpool so much...
    i'm the real fans liverpool...

    From QhYafAVziL, on Wed 16 Sep 2:07AM

  7. He's certainly improving. Players mature / develop­ at different rates. Mind you I rate the young lad­ Plessis....where has he gone?? Stick with him though.

    From jamie r, on Tue 15 Sep 8:25PM

  8. He's always had talent and ability just lacked­ experience and done dumb things, often due to his­ slight frame. I have been a big critque but, this­ season he seems to be getting better and bettter. I­ hope for him and the club he continues to improve.

    From michael, on Tue 15 Sep 7:44PM

  9. well "onefinfoley" don't think he is the­ worst ever...josemi has to be at the top...well guys­ who is the worst ever in lfc shirt...???el hadji diouf ­ should be on the list...what do you say

    From myheartny12, on Tue 15 Sep 7:22PM

  10. People who have any understanding of football will see­ the potential in Lucas. All those who think they're­ cleverer than Rafa should go apply for his job. Apart­ from his tackling, he is an excellent player, and only­ 22. If Liverpool fans want the best for their team,­ they should support him and the manager's decision­ to select him, screwing up his confidence definitely­ won't make him a better player

    From papalexisp, on Tue 15 Sep 6:26PM
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    i dont rate him either i really dont know why raffa­ does either unless no one else are willing to pay a­ decent price for him.

    From ahorler, on Tue 15 Sep 6:05PM
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    worst reds player i can remember....and that includes­ some donkeys we've fielded over the years

    From onefinfoley, on Tue 15 Sep 5:38PM
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    What love i still think he is the week link

    From Big Bopper, on Tue 15 Sep 5:38PM

  14. Keep it up and disprove some of us especially me.I like­ it that way.However its early to start mouthing.Keep­ cool and let your kool be going.We will talk on your­ behalf.

    From Michael, on Tue 15 Sep 5:36PM
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    sorry dont rate him

    From Ken A, on Tue 15 Sep 5:26PM

  16. good on you lucas YNWA

    From beast 10, on Tue 15 Sep 4:53PM
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