The much-decorated midfielder started the opening game of our Premier League season, partnering captain Bruno Fernandes in the engine room against Arsenal, but was unable to help prevent an unfortunate 1-0 loss to the north Londoners.
A player whose qualities and aptitude have been praised by head coach Ruben Amorim, the 33-year-old has ignored any speculation over his future in the transfer gossip columns over the summer and is purely focused on helping the Reds get back to the top.
Despite the defeat on Sunday, he was in a positive mood when speaking afterwards in the mixed zone.