Darwin Nunez has had his critics since arriving in England and the Liverpool striker was the target once more... but this time from the most unlikeliest of sources.
Nunez became the Reds' record transfer signing this summer when they paid Benfica £85million for his services.
The 23-year-old has scored four goals in 11 appearances for the Anfield so far, but he has also endured a three-match suspension too following a straight red-card for headbutting Crystal Palace centre back Joachim Andersen in August.
The Uruguayan international was among the 30-man shortlist for the Ballon d'Or, which was won by Karim Benzema on Monday night, after largely scoring 32 goals in 41 appearances for Benfica and his country last season.