Lucas looks to give Reds balance against Saints

The buzz surrounding defensive midfielder Lucas Leiva’s long-awaited return may appear odd for a Liverpool team struggling for goals, but manager Brendan Rodgers sees him as a vital cog in his masterplan.

Lucas looks to give Reds balance against Saints

A thigh injury has sidelined the Brazil international since late August, restricting him to just four matches in 2012 as the 25-year-old was out for eight months after a knee operation last December.

His absence was highlighted as one of the reasons for the Reds’ dip in form under Kenny Dalglish after Christmas and Rodgers believes his team have suffered equally.

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