RAFA BENITEZ finally explains that notorious Lucas Leiva decision...

With 20 minutes to go in the October 2007 Merseyside derby, Steven Gerrard was surprisingly hauled off by Rafa Benitez and replaced by the inexperienced Lucas Leiva. Fans and pundits across the globe were aghast at what was perceived to be a traitorous act, but Liverpool went on to win, and Lucas played an integral part in securing the penalty that won the game.