I don't get the feeling that BR is looking to move Lucas on. We need 5 CM's in order to cope with the number of games we have this term. Whether we play 4-3-3 or 4-4-2 (diamond), there are 3 midfield places up for grabs between Gerrard, Hendo, Can, Lucas, and Allen so there is plenty of playing time there for all 5. I think Coutinho, Lallana, Markovic, Sterling, Studge, and Lambert will all be fighting for a place in the attacking 3 (hopefully we can still grab another top forward to properly compete with Studge for the ST role). Now, there may well be times when BR opts to play a 4-2-3-1 and we line up with a fluid front 4 and 2 holding CM's, but I think this will be a mid-game tactical switch if we need to chase the game or open up a stubborn defense.
Edit: I think the only 2 players we may still see come in will be a LB and another ST to properly challenge Studge. I think Lambert will be 3rd choice, and Fabio will be at Sunderland by Sept 1st.
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