Jurgen Klopp believes Nat Phillips will boast "the best heading statistics in the history of the Premier League", with the Liverpool boss saluting the efforts of a no-nonsense centre-half that has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in 2020-21.
A 24-year-old product of the Anfield academy has had to be patient in pursuit of first-team opportunities, with one loan door opening when taking in a spell at Stuttgart.
Another was expected this season, with Phillips admitting to mulling over his options, but injuries to others have worked in his favour and a prominent role has been nailed down in Klopp's plans.