It's sad that injuries have affected his game so much.
When he was on top form, Lucas was one of the top defensive midfielders in Europe both statistically and through the eyes of anyone who actually understands the game (not you Federer).
Playing in that position in the modern game necessarily means he will be making tackles and "giving away free kicks" in the most dangerous positions - he acts as a shield in front of the defence and letting attackers run through to be tackled by the back line would be far more dangerous as well as conceded ing more penalties.
Obviously, some defensive midfielders would actually do this so that the spotlight could be shifted onto the centre back actually making the tackle and thereby allowing them to be the subject of abuse from the usual suspects on internet boards but Lucas has always a player who has showed courage, not least in putting the team first.
I hope he gets the move to Napoli as the pace will suit his game much more. Funny to think that if he hadn't injured his knee, Kenny might still still be in the job.
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