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Feb 12 2011 08:48am

Kenny praise for ton-up Lucas

Kenny Dalglish today paid tribute to Lucas as the Liverpool midfielder prepares to make his 100th league appearance for the club.

Despite enduring a difficult start to his Reds' career, the Brazilian has now established himself as an integral member of the Liverpool side - and is also making strides at international level after playing for Brazil against France in midweek when he wore the number five shirt made famous by Dunga.

"It was interesting to see him playing for Brazil on Wednesday," said Dalglish. "They have had some fantastic players in his position and the best known was was Dunga, who won World Cups and went on to manage the national side.

"I've always said Lucas is highly thought of in Brazil, probably more than in Britain, but certainly not at Liverpool.

"I don't know why he has started playing so well. Maybe he just needed time to settle. Whatever the reason, we're just grateful for the job that he's doing.

"We have always appreciated what he can do. Last Sunday he was as good as anyone on the pitch at Chelsea. So to see him playing for Brazil wasn't really a surprise for me.

"I don't think Lucas is going to be the one who beats five or six players and puts it into the back of the net. But he may be the one who stops the guy going past the first fella then sets us on our way.

"He's an important member of the team. Most teams have someone like that in the ranks and we are no different.

"The fact he started on Wednesday for Brazil tells you they must be very pleased with him as well, and the performances he's put in for us mean he's deserved it."

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Feb 12 2011 09:06am

Martin Kelly is such a big talent

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Feb 12 2011 09:08am

Quote (serwork @ Feb 12 2011 03:06pm)

Martin Kelly is such a big talent

He's been absolutely immense.

Hopefully he continues to develop really well. Easily a future Anfield great.

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Feb 12 2011 09:15am

Quote (serwork @ Feb 12 2011 09:25am)

Liverpool starting lineup against Wigan
No Agger or Gerrard

Liverpool: Reina, Kelly, Carragher, Skrtel, Johnson, Maxi, Meireles, Lucas, Aurelio, Kuyt, Suarez.
Subs: Gulacsi, Kyrgiakos, Wilson, Poulsen, Pacheco, Jovanovic, Ngog.

Unfortunate not to have Gerrard or Agger, but we will be fine. And yes, just like A1R, I too am glad that Suarez is getting his first start. Deserves it.

Regarding Carroll, I think the pressure on him is immense because of what happened with Torres it puts the club in an unstable balance. Many Liverpool fans just want to be confident that we have strikers that will help us move past the Torres era which I fully believe we do.

Probably a random thought, but any chance on Xabi returning since Benitez left? :thumbsup:

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Feb 12 2011 09:19am

Suarez have some genious first touches

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Feb 12 2011 09:23am

MEIRELESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

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Feb 12 2011 09:25am

Quote (serwork @ Feb 12 2011 03:23pm)

MEIRELESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Fucking absolutely beauty!

Love the guy!!

Quote (Drow @ Feb 12 2011 03:15pm)

And would absolutely love to have Alonso back.

However, our team has been fairly solid of late and hopefully may it long continue!!

This post was edited by A1R on Feb 12 2011 09:26am

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Feb 12 2011 09:25am

Quote (A1R @ 12 Feb 2011 17:25)

Fucking absolutely beauty!

Love the guy!!

5 goals in 6 matches now, awesome, maybe 6 goals in 6 matches after this match?