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Speaking on the Premier League’s YouTube channel, Philippe Coutinho has been waxing-lyrical about his former Liverpool teammate Lucas Leiva.

Coutinho was tasked with creating a fantasy five-a-side team made up of Brazilians who have played in the Premier League, and while he could have picked from the likes of Fernandinho, Fabinho or even Gilberto Silva, Coutinho chose Lucas as his holding midfielder.



Coutinho clearly loved playing with Lucas, and the fact that he’s made his team ahead of Fabinho is a real testament to his quality.



“Ok, in the midfield, in my squad I would put Lucas Leiva.



Lucas may not go down as a bona fide Liverpool legend, but he’s certainly a player the Kop will always have a soft spot for.

The former Liverpool man was full of praise for the Lazio star, stating that he was amazing during their time together at Anfield.

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