Liverpool won against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League at the weekend.
Jamie Redknapp has written in The Daily Mail that Lucas Leiva was Liverpool’s unsung hero against Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend.
Liverpool returned to winning ways in the Premier League on Saturday evening, as they got the better of Tottenham 2-0 at home.
Sadio Mane was the star of the show for the home team, as he scored both the goals in the first half at Anfield.
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Former Liverpool and Tottenham midfielder Redknapp has praised Lucas for his performance for the Reds.
The 30-year-old Brazilian generally operates as a defensive midfielder, but against Spurs on Saturday evening, he was deployed at centre-back.
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Redknapp has admitted that he did not expect Lucas to play as well as he did.
“Sadio Mane will win the plaudits for his goals against Tottenham but Lucas deserves a special mention for his performance at centre back,” Redknapp wrote in The Daily Mail.
“I expected him to be in for a torrid afternoon up against Harry Kane and Dele Alli but Lucas kept the in-form Tottenham pair at bay.
“He defended like a warrior. Lucas may not be the biggest player but he is so wily, knowing when to nudge his opponent and put them off balance.
“The Brazilian has had to suffer plenty of questions about his ability since arriving at Anfield in 2007 but more often than not he is Mr Dependable when called upon — be it in defence or midfield.”
The win against Tottenham has revitalised Liverpool’s chances of finishing in the top four of the Premier League this season.
The Merseyside outfit are currently fourth in the standings with 49 points from 25 matches.
Liverpool will return to action on February 27 when they take on Leicester City away from home at the King Power Stadium in the Premier League.
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