20 January,2017 10:48 AM IST | | AFP
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pledged Lucas Leiva would remain at the club after the Brazilian's goal secured a 1-0 FA Cup third-round replay victory at fourth-tier Plymouth Argyle
Liverpool's Lucas (centre) celebrates his goal with teammates vs Plymouth during the FA Cup third round tie on Wednesday. Pic/AFP
Plymouth: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pledged Lucas Leiva would remain at the club after the Brazilian's goal secured a 1-0 FA Cup third-round replay victory at fourth-tier Plymouth Argyle. Lucas, Liverpool's stand-in captain, scored his first goal in seven years to see off League Two minnows Plymouth at Home Park on Wednesday. Afterwards, Klopp attempted to quash any speculation linking Lucas with a January transfer to Italian giants Inter Milan..
When asked if Lucas would definitely be staying at Anfield this season, Klopp said: "From my point of view, I think yes he is staying. But what is definitely in this business? We have kind of an agreement so I actually would say yes. Lucas is a very valuable squad player. He's a great personality and a good player. He's a really wonderful guy. He is really important for us."
