Neco Williams cites Adam Lallana as surprise influence at Liverpool

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Liverpool defender, Neco Williams, has cited Adam Lallana as the surprise big influence on him during his early days adapting to life with the first-team.

Williams has made quite the impression this season at Anfield. The teenager has made a handful of appearances in the league and FA Cup for the Reds.

With Trent Alexander-Arnold ahead of him in the first-team, Williams will know he has a fight on his hands to get into the first XI any time soon.

However, the youngster is enjoying life with the Reds. Indeed, speaking to Goal, Williams has spoken of how a certain Adam Lallana has helped him settle into first-team life easier.

“He’s the one who stood out for me. Every session he would try and help me, ask me stuff, listen to me,” William said of Lallana.

The former Southampton man is one of the more experienced members of the Reds squad. But despite looking like he is on his way out this summer, Williams says Lallana has been vital for him.

“He’s a character where if you give the ball away he will get at you and tell you, but if you do something good then he’s the first to say well done to you,” he added.

“You need people to push you and keep your standards high. Lallana is excellent at that.”

It is believed (90min) that Leicester City are currently leading the race to sign Lallana, who is out of contract this summer.

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Despite the lack of game time for Lallana, these comments show just how valuable players like him are.

Off the field can sometimes be just as important as what you do on it. Lallana is clearly a very good professional and has worked well with the likes of Williams.

Whoever is lucky enough to sign the England man will be getting a talented player as well as, it seems, a top guy off the field.