Jurgen Klopp believes it is good news for Lucas Leiva that he is Liverpool manager.
Lucas was regularly linked with leaving Liverpool under previous Reds boss Brendan Rodgers, but stayed put and fought for his spot, consistently proving his worth under the Northern Irishman.
Klopp is a firm fan of Lucas, but will have to make do without him this weekend against Swansea City as the Brazilian is suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
But Klopp feels Lucas is benefiting from his presence at the club and explained he hugely rates the midfielder, who he also feels has a superb personality.
"It is good for both of us that I am here", Klopp told a press conference.
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"I like players like this. He likes playing like this.
"He has improved since I have been here. He can be much more dominant in the game, which we have talked about.
"He has a good personality.
"But not even Lucas can play all the games, so it was clear after Man City [when he picked up the yellow card which means he is suspended]."
Klopp's men beat Bordeaux 2-1 in the Europa League last night to book their spot in the last 32 of the tournament, the draw for which will be held in the middle of December.
Liverpool currently find themselves sitting ninth in the Premier League standings with 20 points from 13 games.
