Paul Scholes' pause for thought was such a lengthy one that it was unclear if he had in fact heard the question that had just been put to him.
The Manchester United legend was staring out onto the Anfield pitch at nothing in particular in mid-April as he mulled over his response. With his team trailing 2-0 at the home of their most fearsome enemy, Scholes, for a few seconds at least, was lost for words.
Luis Diaz had fizzed with intent, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah had run their opposition ragged and Thiago Alcantara was on an entirely different plane to anyone in the pale blue of the away strip. So just what Liverpool player would Scholes pick to inject some life into the most listless United team of the modern era? After much deliberation, as the second half of Jurgen Klopp's side's eventual 4-0 win approached, the answer finally came.
