Wednesday, 22nd October, 2014
Lucas Leiva admits that Rafael Benitez has always had confidence in his talents, but stressed he is aiming to earn regular playing time at Liverpool.
Benitez signed the Brazilian for Liverpool during his time in charge at Anfield and kept faith with him throughout a difficult initial period, where fans were calling for his dropping.
Lucas was strongly linked with reuniting with Benitez at Napoli over the summer, but stayed put at Anfield.
He faces tough competition for a starting spot however and Benitez is thought to have not given up on seeing the midfielder in Italy, with a fresh bid from the Azzurri possible.
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"I want to play, but it takes a little patience", Lucas told Radio Marca.
"I have been here in Liverpool for seven years and I love this club.
"Last summer there was also talk of Napoli, but nothing that fitted with the interests of all parties.
"What is for sure is that Benitez has always shown great confidence in me", Lucas added.
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