Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard passed the first test of his fledgling managerial career this week as Rangers completed an aggregate win over Shkupi in the early rounds of the Europa League qualifiers.

Jose Enrique has paid tribute to the medical staff who oversaw his recent life-saving surgery and the Liverpool fans and former teammates who have sent kind messages during the early stages of his recovery.

Naby Keita has taken the No.8 shirt that has hung vacant at Anfield since the departure of talismanic captain Steven Gerrard in 2015.

With the 2018 World Cup in full swing and attention firmly focused on the international stage, we've decided to have some fun with Liverpool's end-of-term stats to see which nations top the charts at Anfield.

Liverpoolfc.com caught up with Lucas Leiva earlier this year to hear how the former Reds midfielder is faring in his new adventure with Serie A side SS Lazio.

Mohamed Salah's very own Kop chant has received a special seal of approval – from the band whose melody is used to celebrate Liverpool's prolific forward.