Lucas delivers upbeat tweet after injury ends season
Lucas was carried from the field on a stretcher after a clash with Juan Mata and his – and the club’s – worst fears were confirmed by a scan.
The 24-year-old was inundated with messages of goodwill on Twitter and he responded in kind. “Just to confirm that I will be out until the rest of season,” he wrote. “I am really sad with the news because I was enjoying [it] a lot on the pitch. I am sure I will come back stronger and I will achieve everything that I dream with the LFC shirt. I am sure I’ll never walk alone.”
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Hide AdThe midfielder’s absence is a huge blow for Liverpool as Lucas had been on of their best performers not only this season but the previous campaign as well. In the last fortnight, in particular, the Brazilian has shown his worth with impressive performances against Chelsea in both the Barclays Premier League and Carling Cup victories and also in the 1-1 draw at home to Manchester City on Sunday.
He has forged a successful central midfield partnership with Charlie Adam, undertaking the defensive anchor role to allow the Scotland international to play a more expansive game. Lucas was Liverpool’s player of the year last season and the hole he leaves in the side is considerable.
Liverpool have recalled midfielder Jonjo Shelvey from his loan spell at npower Championship side Blackpool, but the ideal scenario for manager Kenny Dalglish would be a swift return for captain Steven Gerrard, who has not played since October 22 because of an ankle infection.