Lucas Leiva on Pre-Season, New Signings & Liverpool Life from Hong Kong
Lucas Leiva emphasized the critical importance of the pre-season period for Liverpool as they prepare for a new campaign. Speaking from Liverpool's pre-season tour in Hong Kong, the former midfielder highlighted the need to build match fitness through game minutes as the key focus. Liverpool recently played a behind-closed-doors friendly against Stoke just before traveling, illustrating their commitment to readiness ahead of competitive fixtures.
The tour itself is notable for featuring prestigious friendlies such as the match against AC Milan at Kai Tak Stadium, marking the first-ever European club friendly at that venue. This game, along with another against Yokohama Marinos in front of a sell-out crowd, reflects Liverpool’s international appeal and their strategic engagement with Asia as a pivotal region for expanding the club’s global fanbase.
Lucas reflected fondly on his Liverpool career and shared his excitement about witnessing the integration of new signings during this vital preparatory phase. He also expressed that the physical and tactical conditioning achieved in these pre-season games is indispensable for the team’s success in the upcoming season.
Highlighting the significance of being back in Asia for the first time since 2023, Lucas and club representatives underlined how this region is central to Liverpool’s off-field growth and connection with supporters worldwide. These tours not only aid the squad’s competitive preparations but also strengthen fan relationships in key international markets.
Overall, the pre-season tour from Hong Kong represents more than just fitness and friendlies for Liverpool—it's a comprehensive approach to building a competitive team ready for Premier League challenges and growing the club’s global footprint.
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