Liverpool midfielder Lucas claims the Reds players will draw inspiration from Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher ahead of Monday night's crucial Merseyside derby at Anfield.
Rafael Benitez's men know they will lose their position at the top of the Barclays Premier League on Saturday if Manchester United beat Bolton.
Whatever happens at the Reebok Stadium, however, the Red Devils' scintillating form has added extra spice to the already hotly-anticipated Everton match - which will be repeated six days later in a FA Cup fourth-round tie.
But Brazilian Lucas insists that regardless of the circumstances surrounding the game, one look at the Reds' Scouse leaders will be enough to get the whole team buzzing.
"It is always a massive game against Everton," Lucas told the club's official website.
"The preparation for a derby game is always different, especially with Stevie and Carra around. We can see in their faces how much they want to win this game and that inspires us.
"We know how important these games are for the club and the supporters as well. We want to stay at the top of the Premier League and we want to progress in the FA Cup so we don't need any motivation.
"It is good we can play them both at Anfield with our supporters behind us and it gives us a lot of confidence, so we have to try to make sure we win.
"Always the derby is a difficult game and it is also a different game. We had a good win at Everton earlier this season so we know what we need to do.
"These are two massive games and we have to be ready."
Despite his obvious relish for the occasion, Lucas may find himself omitted on Monday after Xabi Alonso declared himself fit for consideration.
The Spaniard suffered a badly-gashed foot during the cup win at Preston earlier this month but he said: "I am back training. I had the stitches taken out on Monday.
"I'm still a little bit sore in that area. Right now I am able to play with the inside of my foot but my instep will be okay for Monday."
Rafael Benitez's men know they will lose their position at the top of the Barclays Premier League on Saturday if Manchester United beat Bolton.
Whatever happens at the Reebok Stadium, however, the Red Devils' scintillating form has added extra spice to the already hotly-anticipated Everton match - which will be repeated six days later in a FA Cup fourth-round tie.
But Brazilian Lucas insists that regardless of the circumstances surrounding the game, one look at the Reds' Scouse leaders will be enough to get the whole team buzzing.
"It is always a massive game against Everton," Lucas told the club's official website.
"The preparation for a derby game is always different, especially with Stevie and Carra around. We can see in their faces how much they want to win this game and that inspires us.
"We know how important these games are for the club and the supporters as well. We want to stay at the top of the Premier League and we want to progress in the FA Cup so we don't need any motivation.
"It is good we can play them both at Anfield with our supporters behind us and it gives us a lot of confidence, so we have to try to make sure we win.
"Always the derby is a difficult game and it is also a different game. We had a good win at Everton earlier this season so we know what we need to do.
"These are two massive games and we have to be ready."
Despite his obvious relish for the occasion, Lucas may find himself omitted on Monday after Xabi Alonso declared himself fit for consideration.
The Spaniard suffered a badly-gashed foot during the cup win at Preston earlier this month but he said: "I am back training. I had the stitches taken out on Monday.
"I'm still a little bit sore in that area. Right now I am able to play with the inside of my foot but my instep will be okay for Monday."
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