"I haven’t been in Sao Paulo for long," Batista said. "But i know Lucas and i believe i should make him feel comfortable. I know his potential and I want him to have the freedom to create in the midfield."
Of course Batista’s declaration raised question about another midfielder 20 years older than Lucas, the World Cup champion Rivaldo. "[He] is very important for the team. But sometimes i have to preserve him. We can’t make him play all the games and run the risk of losing him. With Rogerio he is the coach’s voice on the pitch."