First off, well done lads, good result, average performance at best, against a West Ham side that looked like they didn't want to be there, let alone put up a fight. I look forward to constructing a post match analysis, but to be honest it was a walk in the park against a pile of sh*te. Yossi was man of the match for me, again though, he showed why he should play in the middle, as his constant forays into the centre of the park proved again, this is where he is most effective, something i covered in another thread quite recently. Nothing to say really, apart from well done.
And to those who keep defending an inadequate Lucas Leiva, please go to the 'Formation' thread and read reply #213 on page 9. I really look forward to reading a reply from anyone who can put a valid case up for him in light of his over involvement in the first team this season, in the most important position in the formation.
As for the 'boring' comments aimed at RedLFCBlood's posts regarding the negativity of Lucas' performances, they are no more boring than the 'Lucas is awesome', 'Lucas is being stifled by Rafa', 'He won the Ballon D'or' comments. The only difference is that the Lucas lover's post counts far outweigh those that see nothing in the lad.
Crouchinho, i am still awaiting your assessment on Lucas Leiva mate. I've asked you on many occasions to tell me what Lucas brings to the side from an offensive perspective, yet still i am waiting. How has Lucas improved as an attacking midfielder in his three years as a Liverpool player, more so this season, where he has played the majority of our games in the playmaker role?.
P.S. I am fully aware that he played in the Mascherano role last night, i am fully aware that he he tops the Opta stats for five yard, sideways and backwards passes. I am fully aware that his slide tackling is akin to that of Paul Scholes and i am fully aware that he is an attacking midfielder.
I really want to see him through the eyes of the pro Lucas lads/lasses, as i am really struggling to see him in this attacking Brazilian goal scoring midfielder light.
Sorry for going off topic, but i really want to hear some assessments in the 'Formation' thread if people don't mind. Thank you.
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