The profile of that role might suggest so. With guys like Caceres and Isla who have potential to be regular starters jostling for roles, you cant expect Lucio or his replacement to expect much more than the odd appearance and Coppa regular berth.
Trying to win over the fans. Its how Ibra will say that he lost his PSG jersey as a child because his elder brother took it off him and gave him a wedgie in the process.