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Lucas backs Firmino to break his Liverpool games record

Former Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva believes it is only a matter of time before Roberto Firmino breaks his record for the most Reds games as a Brazilian.

Firmino has made 162 English top-flight appearances since moving to Anfield from Hoffenheim in 2015 - becoming an integral part of a Liverpool team that lifted the 2018-19 Champions League trophy and are on their way to the Premier League title this season.

Lucas' 247 league matches is the most for a Selecao player at the Reds - and also in the Premier League - but the Lazio midfielder thinks his 28-year-old compatriot will surpass that figure before his career has ended.