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Brendan Rodgers expects Lucas Leiva to stay at Liverpool

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says that he expects Lucas Leiva to still be at the club after next week's transfer deadline.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has rejected reports that midfielder Lucas Leiva is on the verge of leaving the club.

The Brazilian, who has been at Anfield for the last eight years, was thought to be close to agreeing a loan move to Besiktas.

However, following the 28-year-old's participation in Liverpool's goalless draw against Arsenal at the Emirates last night, Rodgers claimed that Lucas is part of his plans.

When asked by reporters if he expected the midfielder to be at Anfield after next Tuesday's transfer deadline, Rodgers said: "Yes. Lucas is our best defensive midfield player. There are games where I play three midfield players but not always with a defensive specific one, but when we do need that, he is the best one we have.

"He came in tonight and done a great job and very much part of what we want to do, but of course every player wants to play every game and every minute of every game but you can never guarantee that as a manager. He is highly respected by me, the coaching staff and the players."

Liverpool remain unbeaten after three Premier League games of the season, and are yet to concede a goal.

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