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Lucas urges Liverpool fans to get them over the line against Zenit

Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has implored the clubs supporters to really get behind their Europa League campaign.

The Reds host Zenit St Petersburg at Anfield tomorrow night following their 2-0 defeat in Russia last week and the Brazilian wants plenty of support from the fans as Brendan Rodgers' men attempt to overcome the two-goal deficit.

"It is a competition we always wanted to do well in," said Lucas. "We always know on these special European nights at Anfield what the crowd give to us.

"It will be an important game for us this season. We are really positive and believe we can get through to the next stage.

"Hopefully the crowd will give us a special night and we will play well and get through. The crowd will definitely be our 12th player.

"We know we need to score goals, and also we need to play with a defensive mentality.

"Conceding a goal would make it even harder for us, we need to find a balance.

"We have been working on the training ground and I am sure the approach will be good.

"Hopefully it will be another good night to remember after the game."

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