“I said after Liverpool’s defeat against Watford that the Reds could not afford to be without Jordan Henderson and Milner at the same time and so it proved. Milner was also responsible for a headed clearance that stopped Nathan Ake, who had another impressive performance, from stealing a point.”
Crooks’ words are music to my ears and he is spot on. Milner has been probably the best free transfer in our history. No-made made a song and dance about the deal when it was announced at the time, but has gone to prove some of his harshest critics wrong since his move to Anfield in 2015.
The tone has quickly shifted from segments of the Kop faithful. From not wanting his contract renewed to demands that the former England international is offered a new contract. With 26 goals and 40 assists from 209 appearances in five years (as per TransferMarkt), it’s safe to say that he had a significant hand in our rise to the top.
Because of his versatility and his fantastic attitude, he has become an integral part of Jurgen Klopp’s side. Fingers crossed he is offered a new deal next season. If anyone deserves it, Milner does.