Once Brazil's most promising midfield prospect, what's gone wrong for Lucas Silva?

Lucas Silva has long established himself as one of the best midfielders in Brazil but that success hasn't translated abroad. Buried in the hurried details of the transfer window was a little defeat for Brazilian football --the return of Lucas Silva to Cruzeiro. Two years ago Real Madrid signed him on a long term contract.  He was an important player in the Cruzeiro side that won the Brazilian title in both 2013 and, especially 2014.  But his significance went far beyond silverware.  What made Lucas Silva particularly interesting was his playing characteristics.  He represents a type of player that...

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