Since Lucas Leiva was regrettably forced to announce his retirement from football because of a heart condition earlier this week, tributes to the Liverpool cult hero have inevitably been pouring in.
Making 346 appearances for the Reds over 10 years at Anfield, the Brazilian was and is well-loved on Merseyside. The likes of Sir Kenny Dalglish, Luis Suarez, Jamie Carragher, and Philippe Coutinho were among those to post heartfelt messages to the 36-year-old on social media.
Meanwhile, Steven Gerrard posted a picture of the Brazilian international on his Instagram story, accompanied by a heart emoji. Lucas is sure to have been left with a lump in his throat reading all the messages and well-wishes from fans and A-list footballers alike.
