He surprised me a lot; he is very good with the ball, without the ball. He is quick, smart, breaking the lines. He and Sven are the future of this club. They are very comfortable with the ball, they don't feel the pressure. They have been amazing together.
Liverpool's injury concerns deepened after centre-back Ibrahima Konate was substituted during the 2-1 defeat at Chelsea, leaving Arne Slot with another selection headache as the Reds search for answers. The French defender's early exit, described by Slot as the player feeling his quad a little bit and noticeably limping, raises fresh doubts over Liverpool's defensive depth at a time when the squad is already thin in central defense.
I've always said my superpower is not being part of that [2022] because it means I don't carry that on my shoulders and that gives a different perspective on this tournament. It doesn't matter who we are playing, it will be the exact same energy, the exact same emphasis. We just have to remember it's 80 minutes of rugby, it's what we love, so let's go out there and give it everything. We've got one last chance to change the game in England.
