Benitez: Lucas helped us winLiverpool manager Rafael Benitez was happy with the performance of substitute Lucas Leiva during the 2-1 Merseyside derby win at Everton.
He said: "We weren't keeping the ball very well and were in too much of a hurry sometimes with our final pass.
"I put Lucas on because he is a very good player who can pass the ball well for us.
"In the end, Lucas helped us win the game by having the shot that led to our winning penalty."
He said: "We weren't keeping the ball very well and were in too much of a hurry sometimes with our final pass.
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