What the hell did Lucas actually do there?
Momentum. Then that youngster grabbed him. Duh for the ref.
What the hell did Lucas actually do there?
Redknapp saying that was a handball? Really? Cans arm was literally against his body!
Lucas has been very good. Positioning, tackling, blocking & heading to intercept their long ball tactics.No doubt most are oblivious to Lovren and Lucas on their returns to the side having really good games.
Lucas taking up very good positions in front of the back 4 and using the ball well
In all fairness Lucas is having an easy time on the pitch, he's just doing clean up and distributing. But like I said, imagine if we had a younger more dynamic player in that position. Would pretty much fix our midfield.No doubt most are oblivious to Lovren and Lucas on their returns to the side having really good games.
Lucas taking up very good positions in front of the back 4 and using the ball well
It makes no sense. If his arm isn't there it hits his chest. He made no movement with the arm to effect the ball. Short of amputation I don't know how a player can stop that.I think I've disagreed with everything he has said so far
He almost did.Can trying to outrun someone
It makes no sense. If his arm isn't there it hits his chest. He made no movement with the arm to effect the ball. Short of amputation I don't know how a player can stop that.
Ref has been far too lenient. Everton should have at least one red card. SixCrazyMinutes mobile app
Firmino has been shite, not anonymous. First touch hasn't worked all game, he's given it away more than any other player, & when he's tried to do a cross, or pass, or dribble, or anything else to create something, it's been almost embarrassing.Decent first half.
The midfield seems to be clicking, need more from Wijnaldum though. Can doing a lot of running and Lucas is doing a decent job covering.
Firmino is a bit anonymous.
Agreed just a shame when he actually has a very good game it gets ignored as I'm sure his biggest ditractors will do again todayLucas has been very good. Positioning, tackling, blocking & heading to intercept their long ball tactics.
It's the last half an hour of a game I worry about lucas, or when he ends up one on one with someone & risks being turned or having to foul to stop a run on goal.
Decent first half.
The midfield seems to be clicking, need more from Wijnaldum though. Can doing a lot of running and Lucas is doing a decent job covering.
Firmino is a bit anonymous.
Good players make it look easy, he has read the game extremely well and cut off a lot supply to Lukaka. Preventing him receiving the ball facing forward id half the battle as he's extremely hard to stop when running at the defense with the ball at his feet.In all fairness Lucas is having an easy time on the pitch, he's just doing clean up and distributing. But like I said, imagine if we had a younger more dynamic player in that position. Would pretty much fix our midfield.
I don't think anyone ignores it Pat, they're just usually reluctant to give his fans any more reason to bang on about him. No matter how well he plays he shouldn't be in a position to be a regular starter for us cos he will never be able to replicate it consistently anymore for a number of very good reasons.Agreed just a shame when he actually has a very good game it gets ignored as I'm sure his biggest ditractors will do again today
Agreed. Hence why I mentioned his positioning, he's ensured he's in the right place to cut that ball out consistently.Good players make it look easy, he has read the game extremely well and cut off a lot supply to Lukaka. Preventing him receiving the ball facing forward id half the battle as he's extremely hard to stop when running at the defense with the ball at his feet.
And you said he had an easy halfLucas Leiva half in numbers:
Passes 41/49.
Forward passes 26/34
Ball recoveries 5
Tackles 7/8
Interceptions 3
Assists 1
I don't think anyone ignores it Pat, they're just usually reluctant to give his fans any more reason to bang on about him. No matter how well he plays he shouldn't be in a position to be a regular starter for us cos he will never be able to replicate it consistently anymore for a number of very good reasons.