1) An underrated position
Is Joe Allen the new Lucas Leiva? For years the Brazilian’s job in the team has gone unnoticed and underrated by many, but if one thing’s for sure – we definitely miss him when he’s not there! Lucas turned 28 this year, and has been widely linked with a move away from Liverpool in the summer. During his current absence through injury, his place has been taken by Allen, who has done an excellent job playing in the hole between defence and midfield.
