Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish laments loss of midfielder Lucas for rest of season

The Brazilian has been ruled out for the campaign after suffering knee-ligament damage against Chelsea in the midweek League Cup victory at Stamford Bridge

2 Dec 2011 18:03:00

By Miles Chambers

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Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has admitted losing defensive midfielder Lucas to injury for the remainder of the season is a huge blow.

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The 24-year Brazilian suffered a knee ligament injury in the Reds 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday in the League Cup.

The Anfield boss has conceded his huge disappointment at losing the former Gremio player, especially as the coach believes he was entering a rich vein of form.

Dalglish told reporters: “It is a huge disappointment for everybody but more importantly for Lucas.

“He's had the scan and we will assess it and decide where is the best place he has to go and where he is more comfortable and they'll do what they have to do.

“We have a great deal of sympathy for Lucas. He's been playing well for us but it is part and parcel of football I suppose.

“We're not the only club who has an injury which means we have to fulfil our obligations by using the squad.

“He has been playing really well. We are disappointed he has picked up an injury but it is not career-threatening.

“Lucas is not moping about feeling sorry for himself. We can do that, we can feel sorry for him.

“But we cannot feel sorry for ourselves and we have plenty of people who can have a go and won't let us down.

“You saw at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night there were a lot of really good performances.

“It is at times like this you are tested but we have been happy with the squad and the results we have had to reflect that.”

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