Liverpool's Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva has admitted that if he is to establish himself in the current Liverpool midfield then he will need to considerably up his game.
Pundits in his homeland had long talked up the potential of a Lucas Leiva and Denilson midfield partnership. However, Denilson's form and ability regressed last season due to the energetic displays of Mathieu Flamini, but he is now excelling in his absence and even outshining Cesc Fabregas in Arsenal's midfield.
Lucas Leiva on the other hand will have to work hard to witness the amount of playing time that Denilson is currently enjoying. Not only will he have to oust Xabi Alonso, but also the impeccable Javier Mascherano, and the Brazilian admits he will need to up his game if this is to happen.
"We did not win any trophies last season and we were all disappointed about that," Lucas told the Liverpool Echo. "That is something we want to change this season and the squad is now stronger than it was so hopefully that will help us."
"If you look at last season we drew some games that we would have expected to win but we have started this season well and are picking up wins so that is positive," he said.
"The squad is now much better which is good for the club because it means we all have to work really hard if we want to be in the team."
"For me, it is tough because we have so many good players in my position but hopefully I will get my chance and when I do I have to be ready," the 21-year old concluded.
Pundits in his homeland had long talked up the potential of a Lucas Leiva and Denilson midfield partnership. However, Denilson's form and ability regressed last season due to the energetic displays of Mathieu Flamini, but he is now excelling in his absence and even outshining Cesc Fabregas in Arsenal's midfield.
Lucas Leiva on the other hand will have to work hard to witness the amount of playing time that Denilson is currently enjoying. Not only will he have to oust Xabi Alonso, but also the impeccable Javier Mascherano, and the Brazilian admits he will need to up his game if this is to happen.
"We did not win any trophies last season and we were all disappointed about that," Lucas told the Liverpool Echo. "That is something we want to change this season and the squad is now stronger than it was so hopefully that will help us."
"If you look at last season we drew some games that we would have expected to win but we have started this season well and are picking up wins so that is positive," he said.
"The squad is now much better which is good for the club because it means we all have to work really hard if we want to be in the team."
"For me, it is tough because we have so many good players in my position but hopefully I will get my chance and when I do I have to be ready," the 21-year old concluded.
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