Liverpool star taunts Chelsea after complaints over referee Mark Clattenburg

Lucas was lucky to stay on the pitch after committing several fouls

LUCAS LEIVA thinks referee Mark Clattenburg's choice not to send him off against Chelsea was a "good decision".

 

Already on a yellow card after several fouls, the Brazilian brought down his compatriot Ramires on the half way line.

A number of Chelsea players surrounded Clattenburg demanding a second yellow and subsequent red card but the Liverpool midfielder was given a reprieve. 

And unsurprisingly, Lucas was full of praise for the referee's decision.

"It will probably be talked about. It's normal, especially when you lose a game," Lucas told Liverpool TV.

 

"Sometimes in my position you make fouls, more to stop the game. I think it was a good decision from the referee, he controlled the game very well.

"Other situations as well with the Chelsea players he dealt (with) really well.

"I think it was a fair game. People will say this could change this game. In the end we were the better team."