Lucas Leiva has recently admitted he had thoughts about leaving Merseyside for another club but claims that he is focussed on Liverpool’s clash with Chelsea on the road to Wembley.
The Brazilian midfielder who once won Brazil’s player of the year award has had no bids for him despite rumoured interest from Inter Milan.
I just have to focus on what I can control and see what happens,’ he said. ‘I would be lying if I said I never thought about something new but I can’t tell you what is going to happen. I just focus on the day and leave the future to take care of itself.’ Said Lucas.
Chelsea are currently the obstacle between Liverpool and a Capital One cup final trip to Wembley.
Lucas added: ‘Of course Chelsea will always be in the way of what we want to achieve because they are a big club.
‘They are the same as Manchester United, Arsenal and Manchester City. When you get towards finals, you have to play them. Hopefully this time it will go our way.’
Lucas travelled with the squad but was injured the last time Liverpool visited Wembley when they beat Cardiff City in a thrilling penalty shoot-out after a 2-2 draw. Being one game away from the final Lucas wants to experience the excitement of Wembley for himself on the pitch.
‘It was hard for me,’ said Lucas. ‘When we were on our way to the stadium of course I was a bit down because I wanted to be part of it on the pitch and I remember Stevie Gerrard sending me a text which said, “Don’t worry, we will get here again”.
‘It is something I always remember and hopefully we will make that come true. That would be special.’
Written by Connor Breen
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