Lazio midfielder Lucas Leiva confirms he’s supporting his former side Liverpool against Roma – and hopes to be in the away end next week.
The Brazilian spent 10 seasons Anfield before joining the Biancocelesti, so he’s in no doubt about who to support in the Champions League semi-final.
“In the city, one side will be supporting the Reds – the Lazio fans – because they don’t want to see their rival going to the final of course,” Lucas admitted, speaking to Liverpool’s official website.
Lazio midfielder Lucas Leiva confirms he’s supporting his former side Liverpool against Roma – and hopes to be in the away end next week.
The Brazilian spent 10 seasons Anfield before joining the Biancocelesti, so he’s in no doubt about who to support in the Champions League semi-final.
“In the city, one side will be supporting the Reds – the Lazio fans – because they don’t want to see their rival going to the final of course,” Lucas admitted, speaking to Liverpool’s official website.
“But the other side of Rome is really excited, so it is going to be a big, big semi-final and let’s see what is going to happen.
“I would say Roma is a very aggressive team. They play a Premier League style of play I would say. They press very high and they have some quick players.
“They also have [Edin] Dzeko and he is a big player for them. Liverpool will know him very well.
“We can expect a very good semi-final, but I think Liverpool have all the tools and the power to win because we could see against Manchester City how strong Anfield is.
“Having a good result in the first game could be the key as well for the second game here in Rome.
“I’m still thinking about it, but I’m hoping I can go to the Liverpool end and watch the game – and maybe take some of my friends and my son.
“We still follow Liverpool a lot, we watch every game and I hope they can get to the final.
“I’m looking forward to it and I’ll be supporting Liverpool for sure.”