Lucas rallies Reds together

Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva says every player must perform today if they are to beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

The Reds continue their Premier League campaign with a visit to West London this afternoon knowing that a win would leapfrog Rafa Benitez’s men into second place in the league, ahead of the Blues, and just one point behind league leaders Man Utd.

Lucas says, “If we win it is because we are a team. If we lose it is exactly the same.

“My belief is that individuals can only play well if the whole team is playing well and that includes Stevie and Nando.

“If we are going to beat Chelsea it is because the whole team is playing well.

“Hopefully we can do that at Stamford Bridge and that will allow our big players to show their quality.”

Chelsea vs Liverpool gets underway at 4pm and is live on Sky Sports.