Sturridge’s future, Liverpool’s key man & the Reds’ top-four chances: Fans vote on current talking points
It has been another week full of Liverpool-related talking points.
Lucas Leiva
21
Born: January 9, 1987; Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
Position: Midfielder
Signed: May 11, 2007; Gremio; £6m
Position: Midfielder
Signed: May 11, 2007; Gremio; £6m
Joe Gomez on Lucas and Danny Ings’ help with ACL recovery
Reds defender Joe Gomez explains how Lucas Leiva and Danny Ings are helping overcome ACL surgery.
How Jordan Henderson’s return will impact Liverpool’s midfield options
With Jordan Henderson to return to action after the international break, Jurgen Klopp can look forward to strength in midfield at Liverpool.
Lucas Leiva staking a claim to be a future Liverpool great
Lucas Leiva is in the best form of his Liverpool career, and is at a point where he could kick on and cement his place as a Reds legend.
Stats: Lucas Leiva the Premier League’s top tackler so far this season
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva this weekend became the first Premier League player to register 50 tackles this season.
Liverpool’s Top 3 Performers in October
Liverpool finished October with a win at Chelsea on Saturday, but who have been the Reds’ three best players this month?
Liverpool’s Lucas praises referee Mark Clattenburg after Chelsea win
Lucas praised the performance of referee Mark Clattenburg in Liverpool’s 3-1 win at Chelsea after being the subject of Jose Mourinho’s fury.
Player Focus: Lucas Leiva shines in dynamic midfield role vs. Southampton
One of many players thriving under new Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, Lucas Leiva was the star man in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Southampton.
Coutinho continues to struggle but Benteke impresses – 5 talking points from Liverpool 1-1 Southampton
Liverpool were held to a draw by Southampton, and we bring you five talking points.
Lucas Leiva confident of adapting under Jurgen Klopp: “I’m always learning”
Now on his fifth manager as a Liverpool player at 28, Lucas Leiva believes he is capable of adapting to the demands of Jurgen Klopp.
Video: Lucas Leiva previews Liverpool vs. Rubin Kazan
Midfielder Lucas Leiva was Liverpool’s player at Wednesday’s pre-match press conference ahead of the Europa League tie with Rubin Kazan.
5 Things We Can Look Forward to Under Jurgen Klopp
As Jurgen Klopp settles into life as Liverpool manager, there are a number of qualities supporters can now look forward to under the German.
“Very passionate, very positive” – Lucas on Klopp’s first Liverpool training sessions
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva says life under Jurgen Klopp has been “very positive” so far, as his first game in charge approaches.
5 Priorities for Jurgen Klopp on His Arrival at Liverpool
With Jurgen Klopp confirmed as the new Liverpool manager, we take a look at 5 things the German will prioritise upon his arrival at Anfield.
Lucas Leiva: Liverpool’s players are behind Brendan Rodgers
Liverpool’s win over Aston Villa underlined the players’ support for under-pressure manager Brendan Rodgers, says midfielder Lucas Leiva.
Lucas Leiva praises Daniel Sturridge: “His quality is amazing”
Daniel Sturridge inspired Liverpool to a 3-2 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday, with midfielder Lucas Leiva praising the two-goal hero.
Coutinho, Milner and Lucas all benefit from tweaked Liverpool midfield vs. Aston Villa
All 3 Liverpool midfielders – Lucas, Milner and Coutinho – benefitted from a tactical tweak vs. Aston Villa.
Sturridge saves Rodgers: 5 talking points from Liverpool 3-2 Aston Villa
Daniel Sturridge inspired Liverpool to a 3-2 win over Aston Villa on Saturday, and under-fire Brendan Rodgers has much to be positive about.
Lucas Leiva: “I never wanted to leave Liverpool”
Lucas Leiva has pinpointed Liverpool’s 0-0 draw with Arsenal in August as the game that saved his career, saying “I never wanted to leave.”
Lucas: I was close to leaving Liverpool
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has revealed that he was on the verge of leaving in the summer, but has committed his future to the Reds.
Can Dejan Lovren take inspiration from this Liverpool quartet?
With Dejan Lovren enduring a miserable first year at Liverpool, Henry Jackson selects four players the 26-year-old can take inspiration from.
Besiktas still “hopeful” of signing Lucas Leiva
Turkish side Besiktas are still “hopeful” of signing Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva
Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool: Resolute defence earns organised Reds vital point at Emirates
Another clean sheet marked a great start to the season as Liverpool drew 0-0 away to Arsenal, and here Jack Lusby praises the Reds’ defence.
Arsenal vs. Liverpool: Lucas Leiva back in contention for midfield role
After missing out on Brendan Rodgers’ squad for the first two games of the season, Lucas Leiva could return against Arsenal, reports claim.
Lucas Leiva could join Besiktas on loan “within the next two days”
Lucas Leiva could be on his way to Besiktas this summer, with the Turkish side confirming talks with Liverpool over a season-long loan.
Report: Lucas and Sakho could both leave Liverpool FC this month
Brendan Rodgers kept the same matchday squad vs. Aston Villa on Monday night, meaning Lucas, Sakho and Markovic weren’t involved again.
Brendan Rodgers hints at departures for “players who want to play”
Speaking during his pre-AFC Bournemouth press conference, Brendan Rodgers hinted at departures for a host of Liverpool players this summer.
Juventus join the chase for Lucas Leiva
Lucas Leiva’s Liverpool future has been thrown into further doubt, with Juventus now reported to be interested in signing the midfielder.
Lucas leaving Liverpool: Why it’s the right time for player and club
Lucas Leiva has been strongly linked with a move away from Liverpool this summer, and Jack Lusby advocates the midfielder’s departure.
Emre Can to assume defensive midfield role for Liverpool this season
With Lucas Leiva looking likely to leave Liverpool this summer, reports suggest Emre Can is set to take on his defensive-midfield role.