The Spain international is currently on loan with the Reds from Tottenham Hotspur and has made 10 appearances so far for Erik ten Hag’s side, across the Premier League, Champions League and Carabao Cup.
Sergio used to watch our festive programme from afar but playing at this time of year is something he admits he has had to get used to, since moving from Real Madrid to Spurs back in 2020.
“Yeah, always,” he replied, when we asked whether he relished the Christmas action.
“When I was in Spain, I always looked at the Boxing Day [fixtures] because every other league stops but the Premier League carries on,” he told club media.