He had a period of 18 months when he was at Liverpool, and Brendan Rodgers referenced him as his Xavi. He was genuinely at an insane level. "He got hit with injuries and it's difficult when you're ...

The former coach even believes his ex-pupil can play a similar role on the pitch to that of Spanish greats Xavi and Andres Iniesta. "He is not a pure winger; he is not a player who plays every ...