He won Liverpool’s Standard Chartered Men’s Player of the Month award after starting all six October matches. He scored headers against LASK and Villarreal as the team collected five wins.
Ahead of the Arsenal match, he spoke about Liverpool’s progress and his much-discussed defensive header against Brighton. He explained that, already on the ground, he used his head to reach the ball.
Supporters voted him the league’s standout player after Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brighton. He helped create the opening goal and protect the clean sheet.
After young fan Paisley missed a hug during his Villarreal goal celebration, he invited her family to the AXA Training Centre. They also met Virgil van Dijk and Andoni Iraola.
He headed in Rio Ngumoha’s delivery to draw Liverpool level at 2-2 in a Champions League match they won 4-3. His momentum carried him into the Anfield Road Stand, where he celebrated with supporters.