The Brazilian’s 10-year association with the club came to a conclusion last summer when he departed Merseyside for a fresh challenge with his family in Italy.
His move has proven a huge success on a personal level, with 50 appearances and – somewhat unexpectedly – four goals to his name by the end of the season.
When the Reds were paired with AS Roma in the Champions League semi-finals in April, we headed out to the Eternal City to get Lucas’ take on the tie.
But there was much more to discuss, too – and you can read the rest of the interview below…
Lucas, it’s good to see you again, how much are you enjoying life in Italy?