Emre: I know the score with Manchester United rivalry
Should Emre Can make Jürgen Klopp's starting XI against Manchester United on Sunday, he will get just his third taste of the biggest fixture in the English football calendar.
But the manager can rest assured that his No.23 knows all about what is at stake at Anfield should he be selected to face Louis van Gaal's men.
Can has been on Merseyside 18 months since a move from Bayer Leverkusen and, in that time, his interactions with Reds around the city have left him in no doubt as to what the clash with United is all about.
“I know about the rivalry,” the German told the Times. “I know it. I know the score.
"When I’m out and about in the city, fans come up to me, and they tell me about the rivalry. They say that in Manchester it’s not good to talk about Liverpool and in Liverpool it’s not good to talk about Manchester United.
“Everyone in the world knows about this big game, Liverpool against Manchester United, and the rivalry that is there. In Germany, it’s like Schalke against Borussia Dortmund.
"Everyone knows that Liverpool against Manchester United is a clasico. When I was in Germany, if I got the chance to watch this game, I always would.”
Can has established himself as a regular in the Reds' midfield this season, allying greater maturity to his obvious quality as his development has continued under Klopp's watch.
And the 22-year-old is full of praise for his compatriot's full-on approach to football, which has been clear to see from his passionate celebrations on the touchline.
“Everyone knows Mr Klopp is very, very emotional,” he added
“It’s simple: he lives for football. He loves football; he should never change. That’s the way he is. Being that passionate about football is the best way."