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A two-and-a-half month injury layoff all but decimated his season until a couple weeks ago, but maybe, just maybe, Glen Johnson is finally finding his form that made him Rafa’s most sought after transfer signing last summer.

“It was a fantastic feeling to score my first goal in front of the Kop,” he told the Liverpool Echo.

“I cut inside and wanted to get a clean strike at goal and it was nice to see it go in with my left foot.

“I’m feeling good again. It’s not easy to come back when you’ve been out for so long but with every game my fitness is getting better.”

The right-back launched an absolute screamer with his left into the back of the net against Sunderland, showing everyone at Anfield why he’s such a unique talent for a wing-back. Whilst he cost a king’s ransom to bring in last summer (£17million), I think it’s safe to say he was the most exciting signing for the club.

It’s been quite a roller coaster ride for Brazilian Lucas Leiva since he made his way to Anfield from Gremio for around £5m during the summer of 2007.

Instead of getting an opportunity to learn the subtle nuances of the Premier League, Leiva has been throw into the fire in his second season with the club, after Xabi Alonso proceeded to shun his former club for the chance to play in Spain.

Many Liverpool fans have mixed views when it comes to young Lucas Leiva. Some consider him to be a talented player who just hasn’t found his top quality yet; whilst, others have already labelled him a complete flop. In fact, my guess is that he’ll soon be doing what the rest of us do at the beginning of football season….he’ll get a cash advance, purchase season tickets from the club and watch the matches from the cheap seats.

Regardless of which side of the fence you’re on, it’s safe to say the young Brazilian is very much a part of Rafa Benitez’s future plans.

AnfieldRed had the chance to speak with Lucas recently to get his thoughts on a number of issues. From his feelings on living abroad in England to his struggles with acclimating to the rough-and-tumble world of the Premier League, the young Brazilian gives us a glimpse into his life playing for the Reds.