Rafael Benitez believes Lucas Leiva's strength of character is quickly winning the Brazilian plenty of admirers on the Kop.
The midfielder has figured in all of Liverpool's Barclays Premier League fixtures so far this season, along with Dirk Kuyt and Pepe Reina.
And Lucas turned in the latest in a line of impressive displays against Everton on Saturday, earning the plaudits of the Anfield crowd.
Benitez said: "Lucas is a very good player. His teammates know it and now the fans are starting to realise it too.
"If you analyse the history of the club you will find players that have perhaps had bad times.
"But Lucas is the kind of player that has character.
"The fans realise that this is what they want to see from their players."
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