As Liverpool fans, it was a pleasure to see the return of Xabi Alonso to Anfield last Tuesday in the Champions League.

The prolific midfielder was essential in a dominant period in Reds history, being a huge part of that night in Istanbul scoring the equaliser against AC Milan and contributing to Liverpool's eventual FA Cup triumph in 2006.

The Anfield faithful adore him, even chanting his name at the end of the game against Bayern Leverkusen.

His talent when playing was undeniable, earning him a move to Real Madrid in 2009.

Recently, a current Liverpool talent has been compared to the World Cup winning Spaniard; one who Arne Slot has been reluctant to use.