Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva scored the match-winner for Liverpool in their FA Cup 3rd round replay against League Two side Plymouth Argyle.
The goal shy defensive midfielder has been a faithful servant for the Reds for almost a decade. Lucas surprised the Anfield faithful by scoring from a header to give Liverpool a 1-0 lead against Plymouth, which eventually turned out to be the only goal of the game.
Jurgen Klopp had fielded a very inexperienced side, but still had some big guns like Philippe Coutinho, Daniel Sturridge and Divock Origi in the starting XI. However it was the diminutive Brazilian who stole the show with his first goal for Liverpool in seven years.
Lucas has been a fan favourite at Anfield for most of his career, but has recently been linked with a move away from the club. Serie A giants Inter Milan are reportedly interested in the Brazilian and want to sign him this January.
The Kop were very happy for their 30-year-old veteran, who spared them the blushes in the FA Cup 3rd round, as a penalty shoot-out could have possibly led to a shock result for Plymouth.
Lucas Leiva’s phone the last time he scored! ⚽️ ? pic.twitter.com/85vlb7mba5
— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) January 18, 2017
Liverpool’s lineup when Lucas last scored before yesterday… pic.twitter.com/Ln3dKJunNx
— The Anfield Talk (@TheAnfieldTalk) January 19, 2017
between Lucas Leiva’s two goals we all grew up
— Gaurav Singh (@gauraverage) January 19, 2017
Lucas Leiva scores a goal as Liverpool captain.
This is what dreams are made of.
— SH (@Sennesation) January 18, 2017
The last time Lucas scored in 2010 – when Ben Woodburn was 10: pic.twitter.com/hby70quWiL
— Liverpool FC Photos (@LFCSnapped) January 18, 2017
Lucas Leiva has scored his first goal for Liverpool since 16th September, 2010.
2316 days in the making. pic.twitter.com/8h1kpWFltW
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) January 18, 2017
A goal by @LucasLeiva87 ⚽️ !!! An event that is even rarer than rocking horse sh*t… ? #YNWA #PLYLIV #FACup #LFC
— Albert Poon (@DrAlbertPoon) January 19, 2017
Lucas Leiva scored? I’ll be keeping an eye out for Halley’s Comet tonight.#LFC
— LFC Dagger (@lfc_dagger) January 19, 2017
Remember this night, before Donald Trump destroys all of humanity – Lucas Leiva scored a goal. #lfc
— Dave Phillips (@lovefutebol) January 18, 2017
None of Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool senior squad were at the club the last time Lucas Leiva scored.
#2010— Prince Obasijuade (@shegzytommy2011) January 19, 2017
Congrats on first goal in 7 years @LucasLeiva87 that turned out to be a matchwinner!!! Such an important player on and off the field!
— S.K. (@sksone0102) January 19, 2017
So happy for you, mate @LucasLeiva87. ???
— Michael Alan (@michaela1an) January 19, 2017
I adore @LucasLeiva87 ! Seems like a genuinely lovely person and a great footballer to boot. I’m absolutely delighted he got the winner !
— Dave kane (@dotty_kane) January 19, 2017