(Photo) Emre Can declares Brazil international Lucas Leiva a Liverpool legend

Liverpool star midfielder Emre Can has heaped praise on his teammate Lucas Leiva.

Leiva is currently the Reds longest serving player. Can took to social media to celebrate the Brazil international’s 100year Liverpool anniversary.

The 30-year-old made the move to Liverpool from Gremio back in 2007.

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Can shared several photos of Lucas on his social media page and included the following caption, “When you play in a club like Liverpool for 10 years, then you are a LEGEND!!! 

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Lucas has been restored to Liverpool’s starting line-up in recent weeks. The Brazil international has one goal in 24 appearances so far this season for Liverpool.