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Lucas Leiva reckons his former club Liverpool can win the Premier League this season. Leiva pointed out that last season, the Reds missed out on the EPL and the FA Cup during the last few weeks of the campaign.
The Brazilian acknowledged that the Merseysiders are starting a new era under Arne Slot. Leiva also pointed out that beating Arsenal and Manchester City won't be easy.
The Brazilian, however, believes the Reds can win the league this season. Speaking to GOAL, he said:
"It is a new team, a new manager. I think last year Liverpool showed that they can challenge for all the competitions. The last four or five weeks of the season Liverpool missed out on two cups with the Premier League and the FA Cup."
Leiva added:
"Realistically, of course, Liverpool have to challenge for the title, but we know how difficult it is to beat Man City and Arsenal. Top four is really important, and after that, build from there. But I would say first, why not? I believe Liverpool can win the league."
The Reds finished third in the Premier League last season, behind Man City and Arsenal. However, a lot has changed since then as Jurgen Klopp has stepped down and Arne Slot is now set to start a new era at Anfield.
Looking back at Lucas Leiva's Liverpool career
Lucas Leiva arrived at Anfield in 2007 from Brazilian club Gremio. Initially, he served as a back-up for the mercurial Xabi Alonso. Leiva eventually became a regular starter in the first team and made 346 appearances for the Reds before leaving in 2017.
After a decade-long stint at Anfield, Leiva joined Serie A side Lazio, where he played 198 matches in five years. Leiva returned to Gremio and after a short stint at his former club, he hung up the boots in 2023. He also represented Brazil 24 times during his career.
Leiva, though, has only a league cup to show for his time at Anfield. The team struggled largely during his stint under managers like Rafa Benitez, Kenny Dalglish, Roy Hodgson, and Brendan Rodgers.
