Lucas Leiva
Position: Midfielder
Signed: May 11, 2007; Gremio; £6m
Non-existent midfield did nothing to help Liverpool’s dire defence vs. Swansea City
Though Liverpool’s frail defensive line was at fault for Sunday’s 3-1 loss to Swansea City, their efforts were undermined by a non-existent midfield.
Thrashing of Everton “one of the best”, now to “finish as high as possible” – Lucas
Lucas Leiva says Liverpool’s win over Everton was “one of the best” Merseyside derby victories.
“The kids clattered Bournemouth” – How the media reacted to Bournemouth 1-2 Liverpool
We round up the best of the media reaction from Liverpool’s productive 2-1 win over Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon.
Lucas returns and Kevin Stewart also in contention vs. Stoke City
Jurgen Klopp today revealed Lucas Leiva is back in the Reds’ squad for Sunday’s match against Stoke City
Opportunity for Joe Allen or Kevin Stewart as Emre Can faces 2-match ban
Emre Can has grown in importance under Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, but the German will be forced to plan without his key midfielder for the next two league games.
Lucas Leiva pushing for return after “brilliant” mid-season break
After joining the Liverpool squad in Tenerife for their mid-season training camp, Lucas Leiva has stepped up his recovery from a thigh injury.
Talking Henderson’s future, new signings, wide men, and more —Liverpool Midfield in 2016/17
Our latest roundtable discussion looks further upfield, toward Liverpool’s midfield and how the Reds should proceed with restructuring the centre of the park this summer.
How Liverpool can raise £80 million from player sales this summer
Another major overhaul could be on the cards at Liverpool this summer, if Jurgen Klopp funds his rebuilding project with a number of high-profile sales.
Talking Matip, new signings, Lovren, Lucas and Skrtel’s futures – Liverpool’s defence in 2016/17
Our latest roundtable discussion focusses on Liverpool’s defence and what the future holds for the Reds’ defenders this summer.
Lucas Leiva targeting April return to play “a big part” in Liverpool’s late surge
Currently sidelined with a thigh injury, Lucas Leiva is targeting a return next month, as Liverpool push for success in the Premier League and Europe.
Lucas out for 5 or 6 weeks with thigh injury, Sturridge back vs. Palace
Suffering a freak injury taking a penalty in Sunday’s League Cup final defeat to Manchester City, Lucas Leiva will now miss “five or six weeks” of action.
Injury Update: Lucas out vs. Man City, Sturridge & Sakho unlikely
As Jurgen Klopp prepares his side to take on Manchester City in the Premier League on Wednesday night, he may be without a number of key players.
“Amid the fallout there was hope“ – How the media reacted to Liverpool’s League Cup loss
Following Liverpool’s agonising League Cup final shoot-out defeat to Man City, we round up the best of the media reaction from Wembley.
Liverpool 1-0 Augsburg: Lucas Leiva dividing opinion & other talking points from Anfield
Liverpool scraped past Augsburg in the first knock-out round of the Europa League, after James Milner’s penalty gave the Redmen a narrow 1-0 win over two legs.
Lucas Leiva taking Ausgburg clash “really seriously” despite looming League Cup final
Lucas Leiva has urged Liverpool to approach Thursday night’s Europa League clash with Augsburg as their priority, turning the focus away from Sunday’s League Cup final.
LFC Injury Update: Lucas available vs. Augsburg, Lallana & Lovren still out
As Jurgen Klopp prepares his side to take on Bundesliga side Augsburg in the Europa League on Thursday night, he remains without two regular starters.
Key men return, Lucas excels, Benteke misses costly – 5 Talking points from West Ham 2–1 Liverpool AET
Ben Twelves witnessed Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool exiting the FA Cup with a last-gasp loss to the Hammers at Upton Park.
“A cruel end to a gutsy performance” – How the media reacted to West Ham 2-1 Liverpool
Following Liverpool’s defeat to West Ham, we round-up the best media reaction from the game.
Lucas delighted with Norwich win, but knows improvements are needed
Lucas Leiva was understandably pleased with Liverpool’s thrilling 5-4 win over Norwich City on Saturday.
Lucas explains how close he was to leaving Liverpool
Lucas Leiva admits he was extremely close to leaving Liverpool back in August.
West Ham 2-0 Liverpool: 10 things we already knew
Though Jurgen Klopp will look to learn from Saturday’s 2-0 defeat away to West Ham United, Liverpool showed the same, age-old deficiencies at the Boleyn Ground.
Free-kick specialist, commanding keeper, 20-goal striker – 10 things the current Liverpool squad lacks
Liverpool have not enjoyed a good 2015 at all, in terms of results.
No doubt Liverpool can finish in the top four, with a Cup as a bonus
Liverpool’s primary objective this season should be to finish in the Premier League top four.
3 good, 3 bad – Liverpool’s best and worst performers in November
November has seen Liverpool go from strength to strength under Jurgen Klopp, and we select their best and worst players of the month.
Young German players will “want to come and work with Klopp”
Jurgen Klopp is to German football what Arsene Wenger has been to the French game.
Is this Liverpool’s best XI with everyone fit?
Liverpool are ravaged by injury, but what would the Reds’ best possible starting XI be with everyone fit?