The No.26 put in a typically relentless display as the Reds beat Napoli 1-0 at Anfield on Tuesday to seal their place in the last 16 of the competition.
And his performance has been recognised by UEFA, who have pitted him against Neymar (Paris Saint-Germain), Leroy Sane (Manchester City) and Guillaume Hoarau (Young Boys) for their weekly performance prize, which is decided by a fan poll.