Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard says the improvement of Lucas Leiva last season was a revelation.
Gerrard, who played alongside Lucas during the difficult early phase of his Anfield career, is delighted with the improvements the Brazilian has made to his game.
"For me, he's consistently been one of our best players this last season and will hopefully take that into next season," the Reds skipper told LFC Weekly.
"I've seen first hand the difficulties he's been through. He's basically rolled up his sleeves, worked hard and improved."