Liverpool player who has more assists than Modric and Ronaldinho and it's not Salah

Reds maintain Champions League form; close group stage against SSC Napoli

28/10/2022, 04:40 AM +00:00

Liverpool FC returned to winning ways, and with it their fourth win in the UEFA Champions League group stage, where despite 12 points they are second in Group A, behind unbeaten SSC Napoli, who defeated the Reds 4-1 on matchday one to take over the section. That achievement, coupled with goal difference, would have the Italians virtually qualified in first place.

Jürgen Klopp knows this, and will field a vertical team next week at Anfield, where top players could give the Red's fans yet more satisfaction. Speaking of which, midfielder James Milner continues to surpass legends such as Ronaldinho Gaúcho, Raúl González, Luka Modrić, David Beckham, Thierry Henry, Luis Figo and Deco in the Champions League.

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The 36-year-old English veteran has eight of those games in the 11 games he played in the competition for Liverpool in the 2017/2018 season. Milner, who has played more than a hundred minutes in the current campaign, is looking to continue to be a driving force for Klopp, who has seen the former Aston Villa man play in a number of different areas of the pitch in the wake of multiple injury absentees.

Milner last summer extended his stay at Anfield for another year, feeling proud to be in the best team in the world. "One overriding feeling for me, and vitally important in the process, was the belief that I can still contribute to the team. The manager was clear in his mind and that was an important factor in me extending my contract," he said after signing his signature.

Milner has more assists than Modric and Ronaldinho

"The Magician began his professional career in 2002 with Leeds United where, after a loan spell at Swindon Town, he moved to the Premier League in 2004 with Newcastle United. Milner went on to play for Aston Villa FC (2006) and Manchester City (2010), the latter prior to his arrival at Anfield in 2015.