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Liverpool Echo
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Mark Wakefield

Former Liverpool star Lucas Leiva gives health update months after heart issue found

Former Liverpool star Lucas Leiva will undergo further tests on his condition months after being told to 'stay away' from football.

The ex-Reds midfielder, who now plays for Brazilian club Gremio, was forced to temporarily stop playing football in December due to a possible heart issue. Lucas was taken out of training after a potential cardiac issue was detected during routine screening.

The 36-year-old released a statement back in December that he had been referred to see a specialist and advised to "stay away" from high-performance physical activity for between two and three months. Now an update has emerged on the status of the former Liverpool star.

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