LUCAS: I love playing with Charlie Adam

There has been a significant influx of new players at Anfield over the last year, and competition for places is as strong as ever. However, despite the competition, one thing stays the same, and that is the increasingly welcome presence of Lucas Leiva in Liverpool's midfield.

The Brazilian is happier these days, and takes great confidence from the fact that people seem to be finally acknowledging the qualities he brings to Liverpool:

"I am really enjoying the way I am playing.

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