The Portuguese international has helped to transform the defence following his move from Benfica at the start of the season

The Dutchman has been sidelined since October with a knee injury and the Reds boss does not expect him to make a surprise return in this campaign

Dave Galley spent four years at Anfield between 2001 and 2005 and has spoken with the Dutch defender as he works his way back to full fitness

Back at the top of the table with a game in hand, Pep Guardiola's side have re-established themselves as the team to beat

The former Southampton striker has lifted the lid on conversations he had with a commanding centre-half during a long-running transfer saga