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I’d say that’s a good analogy because like Defoe, Lucas has that sharpness that makes him dangerous, but in highly tactical matches against strong opposition sometimes he gets a bit lost in the churn like Jermain used to.
Lucas has scored at Old Trafford, Anfield and the Nou Camp this season - all at crucial moments in the second half. It's hard for anyone to impose themselves regularly on big games but he seems to have done a fairly good job of it IMO.
I think the reason he hasn't been as consistent as we would have liked is because we haven't managed to find the best position and formation for him to flourish given others who also need to be accommodated, and also a general lack of playing time. Hopefully the latter point will mean he is fresh for the final few important games of the season,