There were actually four other goals in the game, but it’s fair to say there’s one goal everyone is talking about from Liverpool’s game against Leicester.
With the match at 2-0 Liverpool looked dominant at a newly revamped Anfield and Leicester were floundering. However, in the 38th minute a loose ball from Lucas Leiva conceded possession to Jamie Vardy free in the penalty area – who promptly scored.
Liverpool were terrific in the first half, but Leicester are still in it thanks to a little Lucas aid ð¬
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) September 10, 2016
Sensational assist from Lucas Leiva, absolutely better than Ozil #LIVLEI #LFC
— 'Stu (@8BStu) September 10, 2016
Lucas has come under scrutiny in the past, particularly when playing as a centre back as he was today, something Liverpool fans noted before the game.
Trying not to think about Lucas and Milner in our defence ð¤
— Anything Liverpool (@Anything_LFC) September 10, 2016
Lucas up against Vardy's pace pic.twitter.com/588462fIJk
— Spion Klopp (@Jay_78_) September 10, 2016
Perhaps predictably in the minds of Liverpool fans their worries appeared to be for good reason, and Lucas got some stick for his mistake.
Retweet if you're a better defender than Lucas ððð
— TheODDSbible (@TheOddsBible) September 10, 2016
When life gives you Lucas, make Perez not Leiva
— F. (@Fattcheeked) September 10, 2016
Liverpool fans weren’t happy.
If we don't win this I'm not forgiving Lucas
— 㠤㠤 (@CoutinhoFlair) September 10, 2016
We were outstanding until that Lucas mistake. Completely changed the momentum. Still gobsmacked by that. Most ridiculous goal to concede.
— Joel (@_lfcjoel) September 10, 2016
Whatever Sakho has done wrong it cannot have been as bad as that back pass by Lucas #LFC
— Dazzler~LFC (@lewi0308) September 10, 2016
Some thought Klopp wouldn’t been happy either.
Preview of Lucas getting singled out in the half-time team talk… #LIVLEI pic.twitter.com/xKGneip96o
— Ladbrokes (@Ladbrokes) September 10, 2016
Others thought Lucas deserves a break though.
To be fair to Lucas, horrible brainfart aside I thought he did very well
— LFC News (@LFCTransferNRS) September 10, 2016
Lucas committed one error but:
Passes – 1st
Accuracy – 2nd
Touches – 1st
Interceptions – 1st
Tackles – 2nd
Well done @LucasLeiva87— Red Bastion (@RedBastion) September 10, 2016
Even suggesting he had Vardy in his pocket…
A closer look reveals Lucas has got everything under control Reds!!!!! ðð»ð´ð´ð´ pic.twitter.com/VpCzmwzg8n
— Ben Webb (@benwebblfc) September 10, 2016
Despite the bizarre mishap Liverpool stormed to victory, making it 4-1 with Roberto Firmino’s second goal in the 89th minute.
The brilliant attacking display saw new signing Sadio Mane on the scoresheet and England’s Adam Lallana score with a brilliant top-corner finish.
Premier League Champions Leicester have been left with lots to ponder, particularly how much they will miss N’Golo Kante this season – after selling him to Chelsea.
Now people starting to ð how huge a player #Kante was for us!! Protected a good but not great back 4 so well last season #LCFC
— Matt Piper (@_mattpiper) September 10, 2016
You Kante sell your engine and expect to go anywhere, except down hill!! @GaryLineker ð #LCFC #LFCLEI
— Frankie Benjamin (@frankieswords) September 10, 2016
Last season Vardy, Mahrez, Morgan, Schmeichel, Drinkwater (& others) all brilliant but Kante is such a HUGE miss #Security #LCFC
— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) September 10, 2016
Fans of the club shouldn’t be too disheartened though – after all, they’re playing in the Champion’s League next week.
I think @LCFC will just have to settle for winning the @ChampionsLeague this season.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) September 10, 2016
