In AXA UK's player portrait series, Liverpool defender Leoni participated in an interview while drawing with teammate Bradley. He discusses his debut injury, the friendship he built with Bradley during his rehabilitation, his admiration for Virgil van Dijk, and the help he received from Federico Chiesa when he first joined the team.

Hello everyone, welcome to AXA's player portrait series. We have two blank canvases for two Liverpool players, and we'll be drawing for 30 minutes. Both players seem very confident in their drawing skills. Shall we get started? Are you ready?

Leoni: Let's go.

When was the last time you picked up a brush?

I've never drawn before.

What do they teach in Italian schools?

Definitely not this.

You and Conor have become quite close, haven't you?

Yes.

Is that because you've spent a lot of time together off the pitch?

Yes.

Having spent so much time together, have you two built a really good friendship? Or not? We just said yes, but be honest—it's fine...

Bradley: Yes, it's fine to say no. We won't fight.

Leoni: No, no, no. After his injury, we had to do rehabilitation together, so we spent a lot of time together. We were almost always together. We have a very good relationship, and we get to know each other better every day. I'm really pleased to have built such a good friendship with him.

So can you finally understand his accent now?

To be honest, it was a bit difficult to understand his accent at first. But as time went on, I understood it more and more.

As a centre-back, is it true that you were a fan of Virgil van Dijk before joining the club?

Yes, I've always really liked him. Since coming here, I've had the chance to meet him in person and see what he's like off the pitch. I'm really pleased to train with him and share the same locker room. So I'm very satisfied.

I have to ask about your debut. At first everything went smoothly, then something happened. Looking back at that match now, can you still find something positive?

Yes, I can. It was my first time playing in front of our fans at Anfield with my teammates. I had a good game before the injury. Looking back now, I'm grateful to have made my debut in front of our fans.

When I got injured, Conor was right next to me. I told him, "This is 100% an ACL injury." When the doctor came later, I said the same thing. I could feel the pain, and I even heard a sound when it happened.

But after that, I received a lot of messages and encouragement from the fans. Looking back now, I want to thank everyone.

Is it true that you stayed at Liverpool for rehabilitation?

Yes. I've been here since day one until now. I wanted to complete my rehabilitation with the physios here.

Did that also give you the opportunity to build relationships with other players?

Whether it was building relationships with everyone or practicing English, staying here at that stage was the best choice for me. So I decided to stay at Liverpool and practice everything with my teammates.

Who's the funniest in the locker room, and who's the loudest?

I'd say Jeremy is the funniest.

Where does Conor rank in the team in terms of humor?

Conor is a very good person. He's also very composed in the locker room. He always works hard in training...

But that means he's not funny?

No, he's funny too, but in the gym and on the pitch, he always shows a good attitude and tries to give his best.

Bradley: Good. Well said.

So what do you think is Conor's biggest strength?

On the pitch, I really like his playing style. He's aggressive and technically very skilled. I also like the way he gets along with everyone.

I'd like to hear from Conor. Your muscles have definitely gotten bigger, and the internet is going crazy. People are even making AI photos of you.

Bradley: That's not an AI photo, mate.

Leoni: My mates keep sending me these photos, so I have to tell them, "Yes, this is AI. Right, I trained in the gym for 10 months, but this photo is AI. You can tell." But it's really funny.

How important has Federico Chiesa been to you since you arrived here?

He was really important at first because I didn't speak English. So initially, he helped me a lot in every way. I'm really glad to have met him.

How good is Conor's Italian?

He knows a few words, but...

Bradley: You always forget them, don't you?

Leoni: Not much.

Bradley: You taught me them, and I can't remember. Yeah, the "a" at the end—it's because Federico Chiesa always adds "a" at the end of what he says, so that's how I say it... Anyway, I've finished my drawing.

Oh, wow. That's quite impressive.

Is it okay?

It's very good. Are you confident?

Leoni: No. Honestly, no. But we'll see.

Bradley: The more I look at my drawing, the less confident I am.

Leoni: Should I stand up?

No, it's fine to sit. Don't worry. Actually, you might look a bit taller. He can adjust the camera.

Bradley: No, stand up, mate. If you don't stand up, I... So why should I stand up?

Leoni: Should I... stand up or not?

I'm still filming you standing.

Leoni: I'll just stay like this. Come on, Conor. It's not that hard. Conor, look. Three, two, one, reveal.

Bradley: Oh, mate.

Leoni: Let me think.

Bradley: Is it Cody Gakpo?

Leoni: No.

Bradley: Then who?

Leoni: Same position, same position.

Bradley: Oh, Leo.

Leoni: Yes, of course that's who.

Bradley: It wasn't that bad a drawing. I should have recognized it. But it's still quite difficult to tell.

Leoni: I know.

You both drew very well.

Leoni: I want to apologize, Leo. It's my fault. I'm sorry I didn't draw better.

AI 번역.

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