Arsenal renew the contract of five players

Arsenal renew the contract of five young players. Jack Wilshere, Aaron Ramsey, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Kieran Gibbs and Carl Jenkinson are the players the Gunners were handed a new contract.

In recent years, Arsenal lost several star players, including Robin van Persie and Cesc Fabregas. Therefore, the extension of the contract is the fifth player to give fresh air for Arsene Wenger.

Reporting from Arsenal's official website, the five players who average a young age it is called has signed a "new long-term contract" without mentioning exactly how many years duration.

"We are delighted that these five young players have all signed long-term contracts. Plan is to build a team with a foundation of young players, so that they develop their talents at the club," said Wenger on the club's official website.

"He certainly is the best, the leader of this group, but four other players also special footballer, and we are very pleased to complete their new contract at the same time," said the French manager.

"Gibbs, Jenkinson, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Ramsey, Wilshere and represent the core of this squad and this is the addition of a long-term contract for them."

"I am a person who believes in stability and I believe when you have a core of players United Kingdom, it is always easier to keep them together and that's what we try to achieve in the future," he said.

Matter of contract players, Arsenal still have not completed a new contract to players other pillars, Theo Walcott. Walcott at the Emirates contract will expire next summer.

Arsenal's 5-2 win over Reading, Cazorla hat-trick

Arsenal won a convincing victory when a visit to Reading. The Gunners took home three points yield advantage 5-2, in which the three goals of which are made Santi Cazorla.
Playing at the Madejski Stadium on Tuesday (18/12/2012) pm dawn, Arsenal ahead quickly with Lukas Podolski. Two more goals from Santi Cazorla made 'Gunner closed the first half with a three-goal advantage.
Had turned a 4-0 score after Cazorla completed his performance with a hat-trick. But Reading replying twice through Jimmy Kebbe and Adam le Fondre, though later Theo Walcott sealed the win with a goal that he made ahead of the game completely.
Three points from this match led Arsenal climbed to fifth on the standings with 27 points, two points adrift of Tottenham Hotspur as the club's last Champions League spot. This great victory total answer Arsene Wenger is also a great stress due to the recent string of poor results received by his team.
The game
The game has been running for 13 minutes when Arsenal managed to open the scoring. Starting from a puncture Kieran Gibbs on the right side of Reading's defense, he later off a cross into the penalty box. Utilizing bad players escort Reading, Podolski easily struck the ball into the goal.
Four minutes later Cazorla almost made 'Gunner' doubled the lead when distance kick deviated slightly from the target.
The visitors finally doubled the lead in the 30th minute, with an almost similar scenario as the first goal. This time Podolski who comb Reading defense on the right side, he then let the bait crossing the face of goal and deflected into goal by using his head Cazorla.
Two minutes later Cazorla again listed his name on the scoreboard. Who had grabbed the ball while trying to pass on Gibbs headed pass from Podolski, Cazorla brought Arsenal a 3-0 lead now.
Six minutes into the second half Cazorla almost made it a hat-trick if only Adrian Mariappa did not drive the ball right at the goal line Reading. But trigol Cazorla then a matter of time saka because one flick in the 59th minute of Spain's footballers make the position changed to 4-0.
Left behind four goals did not make Reading surrender. Starting from the error feedback in the defense sector, Adam le Fondre calmly melewai Szczesny when one-on-one in a position to then struck the ball into the goal. In 65 minutes Reading minimize lag to 4-1.
Resurrection host instantaneous burst in the 69th minute after Reading scored his second goal. This time the goalkeeper Jimmy Kebbe the Gunners.
But the dramatic story of Reading's comeback did not happen in this game because in the 80th minute Arsenal actually managed to increase the number of goals. Build an attack from the middle, Cazorla were pierced into the penalty box off a feed on Walcott. In one movement, the English footballer deceive defenders and fired a shot to continue the action with the goal directed. 5-2 to Arsenal.

Lineup
Reading: Federici, Shorey, Mariappa, Gorkss, Cummings, Leigertwood, Booked McAnuff, Kebe (McCleary '72), Tabb, Pogrebnyak (62 'Le Fondre), Hunt (Robson-Kanu '61)
Arsenal: Szczesny, Sagna, Mertesacker, Vermaelen, Gibbs, Arteta, Wilshere, Walcott (Giroud '85), Oxlade-Chamberlain ('74 Ramsey), Cazorla (Coquelin '82), Podolski

QPR finally win

After passing the 17 games ended Queens Park Rangers felt also that his name wins. Against Fulham, The Hoops won 2-1.

In the action held at Loftus Road on Saturday (12/15/2012) night local time, QPR and Fulham played a goalless draw in the first round. QPR did perform better in this game with 20 chances to make throughout the game with six lead to the goal, while Fulham more depressed and only making five shots.

In the second half Adel Taarabt to tap his team scored on 52 minutes through a horizontal kick to the goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer after he hit the foot of Hangeland

QPR's second goal in the 68th minute was born and again Taarabt listed his name on the scoreboard. Again Hengeland be a weak point in defense of Fulham after Taarabt managed to trick him and fired a shot into the right corner of the goal measurable.

Fulham scored a consolation goal two minutes from time from Mladen Petric effort and the ball on the foot of Jamie Mackie before nesting in goalkeeper Robert Green.

Celebrations broke out in the stadium with a capacity of no more than 20,000 seats when the referee blew the long whistle signaled the end. The long wait paid off for 17 weeks and the Londoners were able to celebrate their first win of the season.

These three points Harry Redknapp's troops did not lift the position of caretaker QPR standings with 10 points.

Fulham seek Stekelenburg

Fulham have had a target of those who would try to buy in the winter transfer market. The player is Dutch goalkeeper who played in the club AS Roma, Maarten Stekelenburg.

Fulham manager Martin Jol targeting the 30-year players as their number one goalkeeper, Mark Schwarzer, successors need to be prepared because he was already 40 since last October.

Jol familiar with Stekelenburg because they had worked together at Ajax Amsterdam. Stekelenburg himself leave Ajax in the summer of 2011 after it was bought for £ 5 million Roma.

Reported by some British media, Fulham prepared a budget of 8 million pounds to 197 cm tall man transporting it to Craven Cottage in January.

Stekelenburg fairly comfortable so far in Rome because he was the first choice since joining the Italian capital club. Hope Fulham to sign him is a factor of its proximity to Jol and a chance to play in the Premier League, as he has also been targeted by Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.

Sahin surprised by the culture of English football

Nuri Sahin admitted that he has not adapted well to the rigors of the Premier League. Even so she promised to be tuned to the football culture there.
Sahin came to Liverpool on loan from Real Madrid for a season. In Madrid he rarely played due to a series of injuries that membebatnya most of last season after a transfer from Borussia Dortmund.
In fact Liverpool had become the primary choice Sahin Brendan Rodgers at some early action. He had already made two goals and two assists in seven times to play.
However, in the last five games and he only played once in the last sixth match against Udinese, he only played for 11 minutes before being pulled out due to injury.
The fact that there is makes Sahin rate him very well yet ready to feel the rigors of football in the Premier League does not rely on physical strength than technique. Not like when he played in the Bundesliga or La Liga football relies more possesion and techniques.
"This league is so tough and every team has its own style of play. I've never played in a match that his opponent is Stoke and Everton," Sahin said on ESPN Star.
"Every team has its own style of play and all this is new to me. Maybe this makes me surprised also makes me happy because this is a very competitive league and each team has its own story," he continued.
Furthermore footballer of Turkish origin was promised that if he would be able to quickly adapt to the Premier League while getting stuck position as Liverpool playmaker, a role that was instructed by manager Brendan Rodgers.
"Obviously it was great if you could have scored but for me it is just part of the game where I was controlling the game, play sepabola wonderful, passing the ball well and making good teamwork. To me it is more important than scoring goals and as said 'Yes, I like that'.

Wenger has been criticized by former Arsenal players

Arsenal lost the chance to win a trophy this season after frozen out of the League Cup. His manager, Arsene Wenger was getting criticism from former players of the Gunners, Stewart Robson.
With conditions as they are now, Arsenal are believed to compete with rivals in the race for the Premier League title and the Champions League.
Therefore, the League Cup is considered to be one of opportunity for 'Gunner' fasting to end title which has been running for seven years.
But what is said. Arsenal actually crashed in the quarterfinals of the Bradford City, League second division, on penalties. This result is very disappointing because Arsenal lose his best team.
Robson, who was uniformed Arsenal in 1981-1986, were furious with the performance of diminishing his former club. Wenger is known to be responsible for this situas.
"He (Wenger) has a reputation for developing players. Maybe he could be six, seven years ago. Now he really brought a setback to the players," sting him in an interview with talkSPORT.
"I see Gervinho play for Ivory Coast before coming to Arsenal, he's actually a good player. I see (Andrei) Arshavin playing for Russia and Zenit St Petersburg, he was also a good player. I've seen (Aaron) Ramsey played for the Wales U-21 He was also good. "
"Arsene Wenger has not done enough on the practice field. Apemain par He did not train, they do not get to practice and strategy because he did not do someone else do it, Arsenal are now back and some players also suffered a setback."
Robson then compare training methods between Wenger's team with fellow senior managers in the league, Sir Alex Ferguson.
"Sir Alex Ferguson is not a coach. He does not know how to handle the workout. But what he knew was about the game, he really understood how to get the best out of his players, he should get the best coach," said Robson.
"He made sure his right hand is not only a follow him as Wenger always appointed. He pointed to the people who are superior tactics, which will bring all the players to practice in the gym and work hard tactically and technically with the players."
"Arsene Wenger, because he has a big ego, because he is a dictator to issue the team, he would not let Steve Bould (assistant coach) to do any work," spat Robson.

Wenger admits Bradford defended well

Arsenal have a lot of opportunities for 120 minutes before being defeated Bradford City in penalties. Arsene Wenger did not blame the players, and instead praised Bradford.

In the Valley Parade stadium, Wednesday (12/12/2012) pm dawn, Arsenal appeared with his best team. Santi Cazorla, Jack Wilshere, Thomas Vermaelen, Lukas Podolski, Wojciech Szczesny to appear since the beginning. However, the game was not easy for them to walk.

In fact, Bradford went ahead when the game entered the 16th minute. Was Garry Thompson who put the hosts ahead. Volley Will Atkinson welcomed sodoran was dammed Szczesny.

After several failed chances converted into goals, the Gunners finally equalized to 1-1 through goals Thomas Vermaelen. After that no goals are created again. The game was resumed the round of penalty kicks.

In the round of penalty kicks, Vermaelen Arsenal lost 2-3 after the fifth kicker failed to carry out their duties properly.

"We started the game well. They then defended well and we know what happens in the penalties," said Wenger on the BBC.

"We had a lot of chances, but their goalkeeper did very well. We lost in penalties from the team that played well. I can not blame my players, they've been trying for a maximum of 120 minutes," said the French manager's .

Fulham win over Newcastle with a score of 2-1

Fulham get the full points when host Newcastle United at Craven Cottage. Although the game runs relatively tight, the Cottagers get a 2-1 win in the game.

In the note quoted by Soccernet, Newcastle slightly dominated possession, ie 55:45 and had 20 shots throughout the game, with eight of which leads right into the goal. Meanwhile, Fulham have 16 attempts to score a goal with seven of them on target.

Fulham's victory was started by Steve Sidwell scored in the 19th minute. Sidwell could kick on Mike Williamson before being entered into the goal guarded by Tim Krul.

Fulham get a few chances after that, but poor final resolution and good looks make them Krul failed to score.

Newcastle were a goal down and then turning threatening. The result, in the 54th minute they equalized by kicking Hatem Ben Arfa. French midfielder successfully complete bait provided by Vurnon Anita.

Victory is ultimately determined by the goals Fulham Hugo Rodallega goal nine minutes after Ben Arfa created. Feedback welcomed Damien Duff's free kick with a header by Colombian origin penyeran. The home fans were cheering.

This victory put an end to hunger Fulham victory. Previously, the team was made by Martin Jol's past seven games without a win. Their records before it is four draws and three defeats. Last win over Aston Villa earned last October.

As for Newcastle, this is the third defeat in four games.

With this result, Fulham are now in the position 13 standings with 20. Meanwhile, Newcastle are in 14th position with 17 points.

Lineup

Fulham: Schwarzer, Riise, Hangeland, Hughes, Riether, Baird, Sidwell, Duff, Kacaniklic (Dejagah 62), Berbatov, Rodallega (Petric 87).

Newcastle United: Krul, Coloccini, Santon, Simpson, Williamson, Anita (Marveaux 86), Gutierrez, Tiote (Bigirimana 86), Ben Arfa (Ameobi 71), Cisse, Ba.

The victory makes Fergie satisfied

Manchester United came out as the winner in the Manchester derby. Sir Alex Ferguson also thinks this victory as a victory for special and satisfied with his team's performance.

First Manchester derby of the season held at Etihad Stadium on Sunday (09/12/2012) evening hrs. In that game, Manchester United winning 2-0 until halftime through two goals from Wayne Rooney.

In the second half, City were able to keep pace and were able to equalize through goals from Yaya Toure and Pablo Zabaleta. But the 'Red Devils' sealed the three points after Robin van Persie's free-kick in injury time tearing goalkeeper Joe Hart. Manchester United's 3-2 win over City.

With the victory, MU broke the record unbeaten City at Etihad. Previously, The Citizens have never lost a match in 37 games played at home.

"I do not know much more dramatic win than that. Today is special because the City has not lost at home for two years in the Premier League," said Ferguson told Sky Sports as reported by the BBC.

"You can not take my eyes off the game. I thought we played very well," said the Scottish manager.

"They deserve to make a comeback as a 2-2 draw, but until that point, I thought we were much better than them," he added.

With the addition of three points, MU firmly at the top as well as farther away from the City. Manchester United now has 39 points, while City are one level below has a collection of 33 points.

Torres made ​​4 goals in last two games

Infertility Fernando Torres in the Premier League just ended. He scored two goals to bring Chelsea beat Sunderland 3-1 on Saturday (12/08/2012).

Before tonight's game, the Spanish striker has passed 12 hours 19 minutes appearance in the league without scoring. The last time he made ​​was at Stamford Bridge on October 6, when his side beat Norwich City 4-1.

Torres's first goal for Sunderland goalkeeper made ​​in the 11th minute, and it was the fastest goal ever he wore with Chelsea in the Premier League, since joining the "The Blue" in January 2011.

Produced a second goal from the penalty spot at the end of the first half. Torres also improve performance by providing the assist for Juan Mata to score Chelsea's third goal in minute 48.

Associated with the presence of new Chelsea manager, Rafael Benitez, Torres has always appeared as a starter in five consecutive games. After nirgol in the first three games, then he scored two goals as Chelsea won 6-1 against Nordsjaelland in the middle of the Champions League last week, and he made ​​two goals again tonight.

When he was recruited Liverpool in 2007, he "only" gain four goals in his first five games under coach Benitez.

Thus, the 28-year-old has now collected 11 goals from 25 games in all competitions this season, or six goals from 16 matches in the league.

Walcott still not signed a new contract, Wenger frustrated

Theo Walcott's contract extension negotiations until now has not met the intersection. Arsene Wenger admitted getting frustrated.

Walcott contract with the Gunners will end in the summer of next year. But until now the 23-year-old winger has not extended his contract even though negotiations had been running for several months.

Wenger himself has never stated that he wanted to remain at the Emirates and a Walcott hopes new contract negotiations will be completed before Christmas. But, until entering the month of December, the negotiations have not produced results.

Wenger acknowledged that the situation began to frustrate him. He also hopes Walcott immediately determine its position.

"We have not made progress, and to be honest I was frustrated about that," said Wenger as reported Sportsmole.

"This problem is clearly with Walcott and he knows what I want. He had to make a decision," said the French manager.

"We've been negotiating for a long time and we are not too late to renegotiate with him and we always try to extend his contract from the start," he added.

Mikel contract extended to 2017

John Obi Mikel certainly longer at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea midfielder was officially agreed on a new contract that will keep him up to five years.

Since joining in the summer of 2006, the Nigeria international midfielder is a player pillar in the Blues midfield.

Until now, Mikel has made 261 appearances for Chelsea and scored two goals. He has also won four FA Cups, one Premier League titles, one League Cup and one Champions League.

Mikel, 25 years old, ready to improve their performance and want to help Chelsea win more trophies in the future.

"Chelsea are like my own sekrang since I've been here for over six years and I've enjoyed my time here," Mikel said on the club's official website.

"Basically I've won everything with Chelsea and the years it was very special to me, won the trophy with big names such as Didier Drogba, John Terry and Frank Lampard, who had a career in Chelsea a very long time."

"Last season the Champions League was more special., And I hope in the next five years will bring more success again and I can win a lot of trophies with the new players out there."

"By the age of 25 I think I'm now in peak performance but as a player you want to increase every day and still have room for it. I want to learn from the other players and the manager and I want to continue."

Swansea will reject all bids for Michu

Swansea City realize that skyrocketing Michu performance will be followed by the interest of other clubs to the players. But, for now, the Swans will reject any offer that comes.

Michu, purchased from Rayo Vallecano for two million pounds in the summer, so one of the best players shine in the Premier League this season. The attacker's full name Miguel Perez Cuesta has now become the top scorer with ten goals while, in parallel with Demba Ba, Luis Suarez, and Robin van Persie.

Michu slick appearance was reportedly made ​​several clubs, including Napoli and Genoa, to sign him in the January transfer window. Kubu Swansea was already prepared for it if anyone wants to hijack the flagship player.

"I'm sure if there was anything we would offer rebuffed," said assistant manager of Swansea, Alan Curtis, who was quoted by The Sun.

Similar revelation revealed by Swansea chairman, Huw Jenkins. "We want to strengthen the squad in January, not weaken it. We will make every effort to ensure that," Jenkins said.

Chelsea recruit young Brazilian defender

This season has not gone half, Chelsea had to get extra power for next season. The Blues have just reached an agreement transfers Wallace from Fluminense.

Chelsea did not say how much money they drizzle to recruit Wallace. They also did not mention how many contracts awarded to 18-year-old right-back's.

Wallace has yet to be landed at Stamford Bridge in the near future. He was temporarily loaned to Fluminense and new will join his new club in the summer of next year.

Wallace rose to the senior team Fluminense at the beginning of this year. The player's full name Wallace Oliveira dos Santos played 18 times in the league and helped his team win the Brazilian league. He is now also a part of the Brazilian national team U-20.

This is not the first time Chelsea and Fluminense involved buying and selling players. Two years ago, Deco and Juliano Belletti leaving London to join Fluminense.

Later, Wallace will be joined by a number of Brazilian players who had already been for Chelsea as David Luiz, Ramires, Oscar and Lucas Piazon.

Fergie supports Mourinho became his successor

Jose Mourinho was mentioned in the list of Sir Alex Ferguson's successor at Manchester United. Fergie himself seemed pleased when the Portuguese manager would later become his successor.
Although age is now entering the seventh head, Ferguson vowed to continue to practice as long as it fit. However, it can not be denied if the career is now nearing the end of their training.
Who substitute at Old Trafford Fergie still awaited. Some famous names including Mourinho, Josep Guardiola and former Manchester United player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the list.
When asked if Mourinho could replace him as manager at Old Trafford, Fergie responded positively.
"He could be a manager anywhere, completely," said the Scottish manager in an interview to the Guardian reported ITV4. "I'm not going to predict what will happen at this club. Train forever I will not, but Jose can train anywhere, no denying."
"I would not think a guy who has never played a game could be a top coach but then you should see his personality. He has an amazing personality and strong and it bridges the distance."
"I still remember his first press conference (at Chelsea in 2004) and I thought: 'Oh my God, he's so arrogant." He told his players:' Listen, I'm the Special One, we must not lose '. "
"Crazy, came to England, he was a young man and he said he Special One! But it told the players to have confidence that they will win the league."
It's no secret if Fergie also has a good relationship with Mourinho. Although in the field they are rivals but off the field, they are friends.
"When he came to my office he made a joke about himself, that's what I love about him. I mocked it out and he laughed. I do not think it bothers Jose (has a controversial image.) She understood perfectly that the result is what counts. '
Desire Fergie looks parried. On several occasions his desire Mourinho never returned to England and now says it expects to be able to win the Champions League with the Premier League club.
"In my career, everything is perfect. One thing that is not, and I hope to do one day is to win the Champions League with an English club. Nobody is going to push me because I was the one who put pressure on myself."

Reading vs Manchester United 45 Minutes 7 Goals

Game Reading vs Manchester United produce exciting spectacle by creating seven goals in one half. This amount equaled the most goals in the first 45 minutes in the history of the Premier League.
At the Madejski Stadium on Sunday (02/12/2012) pm dawn, Manchester United's 4-3 win over Reading to keep them firmly at the top. A unique, all goals made The Red Devils and The Royals happens in one round, which at 45 minutes of the match.
Reading ahead quickly with Robson-Kanu thing after just eight minutes. But the 'Red Devils' reacts quickly with two goals each reply with harsh kicks Anderson in the 13th minute and Wayne Rooney penalty in the 16th minute.
In the left position 1-2, Reading did not take long for the equalizer, and even back ahead. Adam Le Fondre to score both teams in a position parallel to 2-2 in the 19th minute, while on 23 minutes Sean Morrison scored his third goal of the host. Reading went back ahead 3-2.
Parade goals did not stop there as in the 30th minute Rooney scored his second goal which changed the position so it 3-3. And finally, four minutes later, Robin van Persie added another goal that made the 'Red Devils' 4-3 in a superior position.
Once created seven goals in the first half, both teams failed to score in 45 minutes to change both. As a result, the Red Devils came home with a 4-3 victory.
Related to the creation of seven goals, it is the highest number that has been established in the first round of Premiership matches. Since 1992, this is the third time the event occurred.
Seven goals in the first half of the season created 1997/1998 when Blackburn Rovers host Leeds United. Similar incidents happen in season 1999/2000 when Bradford City entertain Derby County.
Most goals in the Premier League First Round
7 - Blackburn Rovers - Leeds United 3-4 (September 14, 1997)
7 - Bradford City - Derby County 4-4 (April 21, 2000)
7 - Reading - Manchester United 3-4 (1 Dec 2012)
Related Facts 7 Goals in First Half Reading vs Manchester United
* In the 2-2 draw in the 19th minute, and this is a four fastest goal ever produced in the Premier League in the next five years.
* While Reading scored his third goal (3-2) at minute 23;'s the first time in the Premier League Manchester United conceded three times in under 37 minutes.
* When MU scored the third goal (3-3) in the 30th minute, and this is a six-goal third fastest in the history of the Premier League. Two other moments where created six goals in a shorter period always involves Blackburn Rovers in the season 1997/1998.
* The record for most goals in one Premier League match is 11. It happened when Portsmouth beat Reading 7-4 at the 27 September 2007

Liverpool's Lucas Leiva make different

Southampton game counter not only bring excitement in the form of a victory for Liverpool. Good news is the return of Lucas Leiva other after a long injury.

After missing three months with a thigh injury that happened during the game contra Manchester City last August. Losing Lucas strongly felt the Reds because no defensive midfielder who serves as a breaker attack opponents in midfield.

So when in recent weeks, Lucas had started practicing and playing with the reserve team, Liverpool like getting fresh air that one of his best players will comeback.

Then the action of counter Southampton at Anfield on Saturday (01/12/2012) night local time, so the most awaited day and Lucas came down as a starter before being replaced by Jamie Carragher two minutes before the game ended.

Lucas suggests an important role in the Liverpool midfield made ​​several crucial tackles plus balancing game 'The Red'. Liverpool won 1-0 and three vital points to creep up in the standings.

The return of Lucas was welcomed by manager Brendan Rodgers plus several Liverpool players. Hopefully with Lucas, a game Liverpool will increasingly turned especially from the defense side.

"I think she looks amazing. He had a lot of practice and I think I should play," Rodgers said at the team's official website.

"He was the missing piece of something we wanted to do today, and you could see the difference when he is on the team," he continued.

"He gives great stability to the team and most importantly, he can win the ball," said Rodgers again.

"My plan is to give him time to play 60-65 minutes, but she was very nayaman and new feel tired in the last 10 minutes, where I had to pull it out then."

"Excellent performance and it was great to see him back playing."

Lucas Leiva ready for action again

Liverpool get good news in an effort to fix the results. Lucas Leiva, who has missed about three months, ready to return to action for the Liverpool first team.

Lucas has not played since Aug. 26. When he pulled out the 4 minute match Manchester City Liverpool counter, the ending with a score of 2-2, due to a thigh injury.

Last week, the 25-year-old Brazilian had been performing for the reserve team 'The Red'. This weekend, she mentioned it was ready to play for Liverpool first team.

"Lucas Leiva will return to the squad, which is good news because he has worked very, very hard and have been playing in the reserve team game last week," said the Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers on the Liverpool website said.

"He was so looking forward to it., And has worked tirelessly in the recovery process. We just tried to give encouragement and to make sure when the time is right. Mentally he is a tough boy."

"It (the return of Lucas) is a valuable addition for us because he already knew with what we want to do here. During the hiatus, she was geregetan to help her colleagues and the team, so I'm glad he's back," said Rodgers.

Until the weekend of the 14th, Liverpool still scattered in position 12 standings. In his last fight, this midweek, the Reds 1-2 defeat of Tottenham Hotspur. It was the fourth defeat to Liverpool in the Premier League so far, while the new victory achieved three times with seven other games ended in a draw.