In an exclusive first interview with club media, which you can watch in full below, the 18-year-old said it was ‘unbelievable’ to hear Cavani had praised him in his own chat with us, while Argentinian legend Juan Roman Riquelme has also spoken highly of him.
Pellistri, who completed his transfer from Penarol on deadline day, also acknowledged the impact former coach – and Reds cult hero – Diego Forlan has had on his journey to the Premier League.
“Diego was very important in my career, he was my coach. He advised me a lot,” said Facundo.