Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers reckons fans shouldn't expect midfielder Lucas Leiva to reproduce his form of old for some time yet.
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Set to make his 200th appearance for the Reds against West Brom on Monday, Lucas has been eased back into action since his lengthy lay-off last season.
He has played 16 times for the Merseysiders this term, with Rodgers desperate to highlight that the 26-year-old's comeback from a knee operation will invariably hamper his performances for the foreseeable future.
"Lucas will tell you himself he still has a bit to go," he said. "When you are out for a year the medics and physiotherapists will tell you to put that time on again before players are back to their best.
"He is someone that is working ever so hard at his fitness. He has shown a great determination and work ethic to get back to that level and his recent performances have shown he is well on his way to that recovery."
Meanwhile, the Ulsterman is happy with his side's game-play ahead of the Baggies' trip to Anfield, saying: "We are showing flexibility in our game.
"We know the philosophy and how we want to work but it is important you are pragmatic and you can adapt.
"The players have shown that and that is great for us going forward because as we progress we need that going forward."
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