Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi was overhead giving one of his players specific advice about Harvey Elliott on Wednesday.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp made the surprise decision to start the youngster at the San Siro in the first leg of the Champions League last-16 clash between the two teams.
Elliott has spent large portions of the season on the sidelines after suffering a serious ankle injury, although he has been gradually working his way back to fitness in recent weeks.