The Uruguay international referred to the illustrious American university in Massachusetts when describing the benefits of staying with the Reds last term, after a couple of loan spells with Alaves in La Liga.
Pellistri has since enjoyed a good pre-season, scoring a late equaliser in the friendly draw with Athletic Club in Dublin, and has been introduced off the bench in both of our Premier League matches so far in this new campaign.
While there is intense competition for places, Pellistri strongly believes this a positive for him as he continues to learn his trade, and ensure he is capable of making a real impact in England's top division.