Source: Eurosport
Benitez anger at Lucas criticism
Boss Rafael Benitez has hit out at Lucas Leiva's critics following the young Liverpool midfielder's call-up for Brazil's forthcoming World Cup qualifiers.[LNB]Benitez has become increasingly annoyed at media pundits' criticism of the 22-year-old and has suggested he is an easy target compared to senior stars.[LNB]Lucas was again singled out after the opening Barclays Premier League defeat at Tottenham last weekend but responded with a fine display in the midweek victory over Stoke.[LNB]Benitez said: "Lucas has a very good mentality. But for someone of his age to suffer such criticism from the experts on TV is wrong.[LNB]"He is so good but still he was criticised. I do not understand why they do not criticise other players, more senior players, when they do not play well. He is an easy target and maybe they are not brave enough to criticise the bigger players here."
