Should Darwin Nunez go on to become a success, Liverpool could do worse than offer their gratitude to former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre.
Back in March, Silvestre was given the task of undertaking the draw for the latter stages of the Champions League, with the Reds eagerly awaiting their next opponents.
They were paired with Benfica. And it's from here the seeds were first sown of a transfer that could eventually see Nunez become the most expensive player in Liverpool's history.